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Introduction. 


HOWEVER  diversified   may  be  the  views  of  different  people  as  to  tfie  proper  mission 
of  tlie  stage,  there  can  be  no  question  in  regard  to  the  popularity  of  the  theatre  as 
an  institution.    Discussion  of  plays  and  players  occupies  a  large  share  of  space  in 
the  public  prints,  and  a  generous  patronage  is  accorded  to  those  artists  who  meet  popular  favor. 

Not  only  is  the  public  interested  in  the  stage  as  an  institution,  but  also  in  the 
personality  of  those  who  exhibit  genius  or  ability  in  the  dramatic  and  operatic  professions. 
Among  photographs  publicly  sold  none  find  a  readier  market  than  those  of  favorite  actors 
and  actresses,  and  some  who  can  afford  it  indr-lge  in  the  expensive  luxury  of  a  collection 
of  such  photographs.  The  great  outlay  involved  necessarily  limits  the  number  of  these 
collectors,  but  the  large  sale  of  photographs  of  stage  favorites  indicates  a  demand  for  a 
collection  of  such  portraits  which,  while  thoroughly  artistic,  shall  be  sufficiently  reasonable 
in  price  to  be  attainable  by  the  general  public. 

Modern  improvements  in  photographic  and  engraving  processes  have  made  it  possible 
to  meet  this  demand,  which  this  Portfolio  is  designed  to  till.  Here  will  be  found  the 
familiar  faces  of  those  who  are  recognized  as  the  most  popular  representatives  of  the 
histrionic  art  in  our  own  day  and  age. 

In  preparing  the  collection  the  task  of  selection  has  been  a  most  difficult  one.  It  is 
possible  that  some  few  actors  of  prominence  entitled  to  recognition  have  been  overlooked,  and 
also  that  others  of  less  merit  have  been  included.  The  Portfolio  is  in  no  sense  designed  to  be 
regarded  as  a  work  of  criticism.  Tastes  differ  very  widely,  and  as  the  Portfolio  is  intended 
for  general  circulation,  selections  have  been  made  of  those  who,  in  vastly  varied  lines  of 
work,  have  gained  popular  favor.  Here  are  represented  tragedy,  grand  opera,  comedy,  farce, 
comic  opera,  melodrama  and  burlesque,  and  while  positive  inerrancy  is  not  claimed,  it  is 
believed  the  list  of  names  bears  evidence  of  as  careful  selection  as  is  possible  in  so  large  a 
number.  It  includes,  besides  those  actors  and  actresses  who  are  "native  here  and  to  the 
manner  born,"  those  of  other  lands  who  have  found  in  the  generous  reception  accorded 
them  on  these  hospitable  shores  the  recognition  by  the  American  public  of  the  fact  that  art 
knows  no  nationality. 

The  short  sketches  that  appear  with  the  various  portraits,  although  compiled  from 
the  most  authentic  and  reliable  data  procurable,  are  merely  intended  as  identifying  para- 
graphs, the  aims  of  the  Portfolio  being  artistic  rather  than  biographical,  and  the  space 
available  for  this  purpose  precluding  any  extended  mention. 

For  the  greater  part  the  photographs  are  of  those  still  living,  but  to  insure  greater 
completeness  a  few  of  the  most  famous  of  those  artists  who  have  gone  have  been  included, 
in  order  that  the  older  patrons  of  the  drama  may  have  pleasant  memories  revived,  and 
younger  ones  may  be  reminded  of  the  men  and  women  whose  genius  has  in  the  past 
contributed  to  the  advancement  of  the  standards  of  dramatic  and  lyric  art.  To  minister  to 
the  pleasure  and  edification  of  all  those  who  take  an  interest  in  the  stage  and  its  people  is 
the  aim  of  "  The  Marie  Burroughs  art  Portfolio  of  Stage  Celebrities." 


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MARIE  BURROUGHS. 

It  was  while  still  a  school-girl  in  her  native  city  of  San  Francisco,  Cal.  and  before  she  had 
seen  a  play  performed,  that  Miss  Liilie  Arrington  determined  to  become  an  actress.  Later,  when 
Lawrence  Barrett  was  in  San  Francisco,  she  procured  an  introduction  to  him  and  told  him  of  her 
ambition.  He  discouraged  her  aspirations,  but  heard  her  recite  the  "curse  scene"  from  "Leah,  the 
Forsaken."  He  made  no  comment  then,  but  two  weeks  later  called  at  her  home  and  handed  her  a 
telegram  from  Dr.  M.  H.  Mallory  offering  her  an  engagement  at  the  Madison  Square  Theatre,  New 
York.  In  a  few  weeks  she  made  her  debut  under  the  stage  name  of  Marie  Burroughs  as  Gladys  in 
"The  Rajah,"  which  she  followed  with  the  important  part  of  Irma  in  "Alpine  Roses  "  Dr.  Mallory 
placed  her  under  the  instruction  of  Mr.  Louis  F.  Massen.  who  had  played  Ralph  in  "The  Rajah"  and 
whom  she  afterward  married.  Miss  Burroughs  worked  hard  and  in  a  few  years  became  leading  lady  of 
the  company.  She  played  Queen  Guine\ere  in  "Elaine"  when  it  was  produced  in  April.  1887,  and  when 
A.  M.  Palmer  became  manager  her  engagement  was  renewed  and  she  appeared  as  Letty  in  "Saints  and 
Sinners"  and  other  leading  parts  in  the  Madison  Square  repertory.  When  E.  S.  Willard,  the  fam- 
ous English  actor,  came  to  this  country,  she  was  chosen  to  support  him  as  leading  lady  and  since 
then  as  Mary  Blenkarn  in  "The  Middleman."  Vashti  in  "Judah,"  Edith  in  "Wealth."  Kate  Norbury 
in  "John  Needham's  Double"  and  other  leading  parts,  she  has  been  well  known  to  American  play- 
goers. Of  these  parts  Vashti  Dethic  in  "Judah"  is  the  one  in  which  Miss  Burroughs  has  been 
most  highly  commended  by  the  critics  of  the  press.  In  the  later  plays  produced  by  Willard's  com- 
pany are  included  "A  Fool's  Paradise"  in  which  Miss  Burroughs  sustains  the  part  of  Kate  Derwentand 
"  The  Professor's  Love  Story  "  in  which  she  has  an  ingenue  role  — that  of  Lucy  White.  Still  more 
recently,  at  Boston  and  New  York,  Miss  Burroughs  has  appeared  as  Ophelia  to  the  Hamlet  of  Mr. 
Willard,  and  her  impersonation  of  the  character  and  interpretation  of  the  lines  of  this  part  received 
high  commendation  from  the  press  of  the  two  cities.  This  was  not  her  first  incursion  into  the 
Shakespearean  field,  as  she  had  previously  been  seen  at  the  Academy  of  Music  as  Juliet,  with  Mr. 
Louis  F.  Massen  as  Romeo. 


EDWARD  S.  WILLARD. 

Of  the  actors  entitled  to  rank  as  true  artists  Edward  S.  Wlllard  is  unquestionably  one.  Appreciation  of  his  genius 
grows  with  acquaintance  and  on  his  third  American  lour  he  has  scored  even  greater  triumphs  than  those  which  marked  his 
two  former  visits.  His  first  appearance  on  the  stage  was  at  the  Theatre  Royal,  Weymouth,  England,  on  December  26,  i86g, 
as  the  Second  Officer  in  the  "  Lady  of  Lyons."  He  kept  at  work  in  the  provinces,  supported  Sothern  at  Glasgow,  and 
filled  other  engagements  until  he  went  to  London  in  1875.  rose  rapidly  in  the  profession,  became  famous  in  "Jim  the  Pen- 
man" and  clinched  his  reputation  by  his  creation  of  Cyrus  Blenkam  in  "The  Middleman."  Since  then  he  has  added  other 
successes  in  "Judah.  '  "Elaine,"  and  other  notable  plays. 


HARIE  TEMPEST. 

It  was  from  London  that  Marie  Tempest  came  when  she  made  herself  famous  as  Kitty  Carroll  in  "The  Red  Hus- 
sar," at  Palmer's  Theatre,  New  York.  She  had  previously  made  a  great  name  for  herself  as  a  light  opera  artiste  in 
London,  where  she  was  born.  She  first  studied  music  in  the  convent  at  Brussels,  to  which  she  was  sent  when  she  was  a 
little  girl.  She  afterward  finished  her  musical  studies  at  the  Royal  Academy  of  Music.  London.  She  sang  in  concert  for 
awhile,  but  soon  went  to  light  opera  in  the  chief  role  of  "Boccaccio,"'  making  an  instantaneous  success,  followed  by  others 
in"Erminie,"  "Doris"  and  "The  Red  Hussar."  Then  she  came  to  this  country  and  has  since  become  prima  donna  in  the 
New  York  Casino  Company. 


JESSIE  BARTLETT  DAVIS. 

Jessie  Bartlett  comes  of  a  family  originally  from  Keene,  N  H.,  but  slie  was  born  on  a  farm  near  Morris.  III.  Her  musical 
education  was  gained  under  Frederick  Root,  in  Chicago,  where  she  became  contralto  in  the  choir  of  the  Church  of  the  Messiah. 
She  joined  the  Chicago  Church  Choir  Pinafore  Co.  in  July,  1879.  in  which  she  gained  reputation  as  Buttercup,  and  was  married 
to  Will  J.  Davis,  the  Chicago  manager.  She  made  her  Italian  opera  debut  singing  Siebel  to  Mme.  Palti's  Marguerite  in  "  Faust." 
but  declined  Mapleson's  offer  of  an  engagement  and  joined  the  Carleton  Opera  Co..  then  went  to  the  American  Opera  Co.  She 
afterward  studied  at  Paris  and  for  the  past  five  seasons  has  been  with  "The  Bostonians-"  She  is  without  a  peer  as  a  contralto 
singer. 


HAURICE  BARRVnORE. 


Mr.  Barn'more.  whose  real  name  is  Herbert  BIythe.  was  horn  in  England,  took  his  degree  at  Cambridge  University 

and  studied  for  the  Indian  Civil  Service.  He  gave  up  the  idea  of  going  to  India  and  was  called  to  the  bar.  but  gave  up 
the  law  for  the  stage.  He  played  his  first  engagement  in  this  country  at  the  Fifth  A\'enue  Theatre.  New  York,  and  has 
since  gained  fame  as  leading  ijtan  for  Mme.  Modjesl<a,  Mrs.  Langtry  and  others,  and  also  in  A.  M.  Palmer's  company.  He 
is  also  a  notable  playwright,  having  written  '  Nadjesda"  fur  Mme.  Modjeska.  and  the  libretto  for  the  comic  opera  "The 
Robber  of  the  Rhine.  '  He  married,  in  1877,  Georgie  Drew,  daughter  uf  Mrs.  Ji;hn  Drew,  but  she  di^d  in  July.  i8'>^  at 
Sa.ita  Barbara.  Cal. 


flRS.  QEORGIE  DREW  BARRYMORE. 

Mrs.  Barn'inore.  who.  previous  to  licr  death  at  Santa  Barbara,  Cal.,  was  one  of  the  most  popular  comediennes  on 
the  American  stage,  was  the  daughter  of  John  Drew,  a  famous  actor,  who  died  when  she  was  a  little  girl.  Her  debut  was 
made  at  the  Arch  Street  Theatre,  Philadelphia,  of  which  her  mother.  Mrs.  John  Drew,  was  manager,  and  remained  a  mem- 
ber of  her  mother's  company  for  several  years.  She  aftenvard  became  a  member  of  Augustin  Daly's  stock  company,  in 
which  also  was  Maurice  Barrymore,  the  well  -  known  actor  and  playwright,  whom  she  married  in  1877.  Mrs.  Barrymorc 
afterward  made  a  great  success  as  the  widow  i.l  "The  Senator  with  W.  H.  Crane,  leaving  that  company  in  the  winter  of 
i8qi  to  join  Charles  Frohman's  comedians. 


CHARLES  F.  COQHLAN. 

Mr.  Coghlan  is  a  leading;  aclor  and  dramatist  of  ability,  and  was  born  in  London  in  1S4S.  His  father  was  a  clergy- 
man and  he,  himsL-If.  was  trained  for  the  bnr,  wliich  he  abandoned  for  the  stage.  He  played  at  several  London  theatres, 
and  became  a  leading  man  in  the  famous  company  of  the  Prince  of  Wales  Theatre.  In  1880  he  came  to  the  United  States 
and  soon  earned  reputation  for  his  fine  ability,  and  his  Captain  Absolute  in  "The  Rivals"  played  to  John  Gilbert's  Sir 
Anthony  Absolute,  was  recognized  as  a  finished  production.  He  is  the  author  of  "Jocelyn"  and  "Lady  Barter,"  which  he 
wrote  for  his  sister.  Rose  Coghlan.  During  the  past  season  he  and  his  sister  have  carried  on  a  successful  tour,  starring 
in  Sardou's  comedy  "Diplomacy.' 


ROSE  COQHLAN. 

Miss  Cnsrhlan  had  sho^T.  (alent  In  priN-ate  theatricals  before  she  chose  the  staje  as  a  profession  and  procured  an 
engagement  at  the  Theatre  Roval.  Cheltenham,  England,  to  play  souhrette  parts.  Some  time  after,  the  leadincr  lady  leaving  the 
company  because  of  a  quarrel  with  the  manager.  Miss  Coghlan  tooli  her  place.  From  Cheltenham  she  went  to  London 
her  native  city,  and  then  traxeled  through  the  provinces  in  burlesque  and  comedy.  She  came  to  this  country  m  1872  with 
Lydia  Thompson,  but  soon  after  joined  E.  A.  Sothern.  then  returned  to  England  and  supported  Barry  Sulhyan.  She  was 
leading  lady  with  Wallack  from  .88n  to  ,88a.  and  since  then  has  been  starring,  her  latest  success  being  ,n  Sardou  s  Diplomacy 
in  conjunction  with  her  brother  Charles  F.  Coghlan. 


WILLIAM  HUNTER  KENDAL. 

Mr.  Kendal,  whose  family  name  is  Grimslon.  was  born  in  London  in  1S4;.  and  made  his  first  appearance  on  the 
stage  at  the  Solio  Theatre  in  1S61.  The  following;  year  he  went  to  the  Theatre  Royal.  Glasgow,  and  from  thence  in 
i366  to  the  Hayraarket  Theatre.  London,  where  he  played  Orlando.  Manfred,  Charles  Surface,  Captain  Absolute,  etc. 
i  1  1869  he  married  Miss  Madge  Robertson,  a  successful  comedy  actress,  and  the  two  have  been  since  associated  on 
t'le  stage  in  many  successes.  Mr.  Kendal  and  Mr.  Hare  in  1879  became  co-managers  of  the  St.  James  Theatre.  Mr.  and 
Mrs.  Kendal  have  become  famous  in  America  during  recent  years,  making,  during  their  last  visit,  a  leading  feature  of  their 
play  "The  Second  Mrs.  Tanqucr.'.y." 


HRS.  KENDAL. 

Mrs  Margaret  Kendal  was  born  March  15.  184S.  at  Great  Grimsby.  England,  and  is  a  sister  of  T.  W.  Robertson,  author 
of  -Caste  ■■  ■■Dreams"  and  other  famous  comedies.  When  quite  a  child  she  played  children's  parts,  and  her  London  debut 
under  the'  name  of  Miss  Madge  Robertson  was  made  as  Ophelia,  at  the  Haymarket  Theatre.  July  20.  ,86^.  Successes  in  the 
provinces  followed,  then  she  returned  to  London  and  made  a  striking  success  as  Blanche  Dumont  in  Marston  s  "Hero  of  Ro- 
mance" at  the  Haymarket.  She  then  went  to  the  Gaiety  Theatre,  but  after  her  marriage  to  William  Hunter  Kendal  m  186, 
returned  with  him  to  the  Haymarket.  Since  then  the  KendaVs.  playing  together  and  creating  many  notable  roles,  have  become 
famous  on  both  sides  of  the  ocean  for  their  high  abilities 


DENHAN  THOnPSON. 

No  play  appeals  more  strong^ly  to  the  best  American  sentiment,  is  purer  in  its  tone  or  more  worthy  of  the  great  pop- 
ularity it  has  gained,  than  "Joshua  Whitcomb."  or.  as  it  is  known  in  its  enlarged  and  improved  form,  "  The  Old  Home- 
stead." As  a  picture  of  New  England  life  and  manners  it  has  never  been  equaled,  and  its  naturalness  and  dramatic  merit 
have  made  it  one  of  the  greatest  successes  of  the  modern  stage.  The  author  and  actor  to  whom  its  fame  is  due  is  Mr. 
Denman  Thompson,  born  in  Pennsylvania  but  reared  in  New  Hampshire.  His  early  professional  life  was  spent  as  dancer, 
Irish  character  actor,  and  general  utility  man.  then  as  low  comedian  until  "  L'ncle  Josh"  was  created.  Since  then, 
almost  unvarying  success. 


HAQQIE  niTCHELL  AS  "FANCHON." 

I,  n,av  be  doubted  if  .here  was  ever  an  ac.ress  n,ore  famous,  or  uho  retained  her  hold  upon  puhlic  favor  longer 
,han  mZl  Mitcl,eil.  She  was  born  in  New  YorK  in  i8;,  and  her  life  on  ,he  stage  began  before  she  could  walk,  as  she 
was  utd^as  Tbabv.  afterward  taking  a  child's  part  before  she  was  five  years  old.  Her  debut  as  an  actress  was  made  as 
lula  n  'The  Soldi  rs  Daughter''  at  Burton's  Chambers  Street  Theatre.  New  York.  "  Fanchon  first  produced  a  Nw 
Orleans  in  r86o  and  afterward  at  New  York  in  ,86.,  made  her  famous.  She  afterward  added  "  M.gnon,  Lone,  The 
Petri  of  Savoy."  "Maggie  an.  Midget"  and  "Jane  Eyre"  to  her  repertoire,  but  it  is  "Fanchon"  that  has  made  her  known 
to  every  theatre-goer  of  hvo  generations. 


RICHARD  MANSFIELD. 

Mr.  Mansfield  was  born  in  England  in  1857,  sludieJ  for  the  East  Indian  Civil  Service,  but  came  to  Boston  and  opened 
a  studio  as  a  painter.  He  went  back  to  England  to  study  art.  but  necessity  lead  him  to  the  boards  and  he  procured  an  unre- 
munerative  engagement  in  small  parts  in  comic  opera.  He  came  to  this  country  again,  and  after  a  success  at  the  Standard 
Theatre.  New  York  as  Dromez  in  "Les  Manteau.x  Noirs"  his  advance  was  rapid.  His  successes  have  covered  the  wide  field 
from  Koko  in  "The  Mikado"  to  Richard  III,  but  lie  has  created  many  parts  peculiarly  his  own.  of  which  Beau  Brummel,  Rev. 
Arthur  Dimmesdale  in  "The  Scarlet  Letter"  and  the  titular  roles  in  "Dr.  Jekyll  and  Mr.  Hyde"  are  among  the  most 
famous. 


BEATRICE  CAHERON. 

When  Mrs  James  Brown  Potter  was  an  amateur  and  rehearsing  for  A  MidniEht  Marna^e-  at  MaJisor  Squ.-.re 
Theatre  New  York  the  ladv  who  had  been  cast  for  the  part  of  the  gypsy  girl  fell  ill.  and  Miss  Beatrice  Cameron  volun- 
teered to  lake  her  place.  She  did  so  well  that  a  professional  engagement  with  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  company  fol- 
lowed She  afterward  joined  the  company  of  Richard  Mansfield.  Became  his  wife,  and  his  teaching  and  help  added  to  her 
native  talent,  have  made  her  one  of  the  best  actresses  of  the  day.  Her  favorite  characters  are  Nora,  in  Ibsen's  "  Doll  s 
House"  Hester  Prynne  in  "The  Scarlet  Letter"  and  Portia  in  "The  Merchant  of  Venice."  but  she  plays  leading  roles  in 
all  the  plays  of  the  Mansfield  repertoire. 


HARRY  LACY. 

A  popular  actor  who  has  appeared  in  many  favorite  modern  plays,  creating  their  principal  roles  is  Harry  Lacy, 
who,  after  a  previous  connection  with  a  number  of  first-class  stock  companies,  began  as  a  star  about  fifteen  years 
ago.  Among  his  earliest  successes  was  "  The  Planter's  Wife."  in  which  he  was  supported  for  some  years  by  Miss  Maude 
Granger.  Later  he  created  the  title  role  in  "Jack  Royal  of  the  92d "  and  was  then  for  about  three  seasons  with  Joseph 
Arthur  in  "The  Still  Alarm."  More  recently  he  has  been  appearing  as  an  individual  star  in  some  of  his  earlier  plays. 
He  is  thorough  in  all  his  work,  and  his  fine  stage  presence  makes  him  particularly  fitted  to  delineate  characters  of  heroic 
nould. 


VERNONA  JARBEAU. 

Born  in  New  York  City  of  French  parentage,  Miss  Jarbeau  received  vocal  instruction  under  Signor  Rivarde  and  Max 
Maretzek  She  made  her  debut  at  the  Standard  Theatre,  New  York,  as  Hebe  in  "Pinafore."  directly  after  that  assuming 
prima  donna  parts.  She  played  under  several  first-class  managers  in  light  opera,  and  also  played  comedy  parts  with 
Mme.  Modjeska.  before  she  began  starring  under  the  management  of  Jefferson  and  Bernstein.  She  has  sung  in  nearly 
all  the  popular  light  operas,  but  is  especially  well  known  as  Vladimir  in  "  Fatinitza."  Yum  Yum  in  "Mikado,"  Tessa  in 
■'A  Trip  to  Africa."  and  in  the  title  roles  of  "Nanon"  and  "Starlight."  She  made  rapid  advancement  in  the  profession  by 
hard  work  added  m  great  naturjl  ability- 


FELIX  nORRIS. 

Felix  James  Morris  was  born  in  England  and  was  a  medical  student  at  Guy's.  When  taking  part  in  amateur 
theatricals  lie  conceived  an  ambilion  to  become  an  actor.  He  came  to  Ihe  United  States,  and  at  Albany.  New  York, 
failing  to  secure  employment  on  the  stage  he  became  a  drug  clerk.  Later  he  became  a  supernumerary,  then  a  utility  man 
entrusted  with  small  parts.,  and  led  a  struggling  life  in  the  profession  until  his  talent  secur-jd  recognition.  '  After  fourteen 
years  absence  he  went  to  England,  where  he  made  a  great  success  as  the  Scotch  Professor  in  "On  'Change."  His  suc- 
cess since  his  return  to  this  country  has  been  continuous,  his  merit  as  a  comedian  of  tlie  highest  ability  is  universally  con- 
ceded and  he  is  a  general  favorite. 


MISS  GEORGIA  CAYVAN. 

This  talented  actress  was  born  in  Bath,  Maine.  Slie  early  displayed  elocutionary  talent  and  cave  readings  and  recita- 
tions in  the  lecture  room.  Then  she  went  to  the  Boston  School  of  Oratory,  from  which  she  was  graduated  with  honors.  When 
Steele  Mackaye  was  organizing  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  company  he  engaged  Miss  Cay  van.  who  gave  up  her  career  as 
a  reader  to  take  the  part  of  Dollie  Dutton.  in  •'Hazel  Kirke."  She  was  afterward  in  A  M.  Palmer's  company,  then  returned  to 
the  Madison  Square  Theatre,  then  under  the  management  of  Daniel  Frohman.  and  became  a  leading  lady  of  the  Lyceum  Theatre 
Stock  Company  in  1887,  first  appearing  in  "The  Wife"  and  since  then  in  "Sweet  Lavender."  "The  Charity  Ball."  "The  Idler." 
"May  Blossoms."  "Nerves"  and  "Old  Heads  and  Young  Hearts." 


KYRLE  BELLEW. 

Harold  Kyrle  Bellew  was  born  in  England,  but  went  to  India  in  boyhood,  his  father.  Rev.  J  C.  M.  Bellew  being  appointed 
chaplain  of  the  Cathedral  at  Calcutta.  Kyrle  entered  the  English  navy  as  a  cadet,  served  seven  years,  and  then  went  to  the 
Australian  gold  fields.  He  later  joined  an  expedition  to  New  Guinea,  which  was  shipwrecked,  he  being  one  of  three  survivors. 
He  worked  for  a  time  on  Melbourne  newspapers,  then  returned  to  England  and  made  his  debut  at  Theatre  Royal.  Brighton.  He 
became  leading  man  and  star  in  London,  and  in  1886  leading  man  in  Wallack's  Theatre.  New  York.  Then  he  joined  Mrs.  James 
Brown  Potter,  with  whom  he  has  played  in  all  English-speaking  countries.  Mr.  Bellew  is  author  of  "Yvonne."  "lolande"  and 
"Hero  and  Leander."  besides  many  adaptations. 


HRS.  JAMES  BROWN  POTTER 

Mrs.  Potter,  nee  Cora  Urquhart.  was  born  at  New  Orleans.  She  had  gained  fame  as  an  amateur  in  New  York  before  she 
chose  the  stage  as  a  profession.  When  she  decided  to  nial<e  a  life's  vocation  of  what  had  before  been  a  diversion  for  the  sake 
of  charity  she  went  to  England,  made  her  debut  as  Annie  Sylvester  in  Wilkie  Collins'  "Man  ana  Wife"  at  the  Haymarket  in 
March  1887,  and  in  October  following  appeared  at  Fifth  Avenue  Theatre.  New  York,  in  ".Mile  de  Bremier."  Since  then,  with 
Mr.  Kyrle  Bellew.  she  has  appeared  in  a  varied  repertor\-  including  "Romeo  and  Juliet."  "Lady  of  Lyons  "  "Antony  and  Cleo- 
patra." "Camille."  "Adrienne  Lecouvreur,"  and  most  of  the  leading  legiUinale  dramas,  and  her  merits  as  an  actress  have  won 
her  fame  and  success. 


JAHES  O'NEILL  AS  EDMOND  DANTES. 

Few  actors  are  so  widely  popular  with  American  play-goers,  as  James  O'Neiil.  He  was  born  in  Ireland  but  came  to 
America  in  boyhood,  and  after  adopting-  the  stage  as  a  profession,  made  rapid  progress.  He  was  with  John  Ellsler's  stock  com- 
pany at  Cleveland,  Ohio,  in  about  i86g  or  1870.  became  comedian  for  McVicker's  stock  company  in  Chicago,  remaining  for 
three  seasons  then  joined  R.  M.  Hooley's  company  in  the  same  city,  and  later  went  to  California.  After  that  he  and  W.  H. 
Crane  starred  together  until  O'Neill  started  starring  for  himself.  His  Monte  Cristo  is  one  of  the  most  noted  impersonations  of 
the  modern  drama,  and  he  has  also  made  a  great  success  in  "The  Dead  Heart."  It  is.  however,  as  Edmond  Dantes  in  "Monte 
Cristo,"  that  he  is  the  most  famous. 


MISS  MARIE  BURROUGHS  AS  EDITH  IN  "WEALTH." 

(For  Biography  of  Miss  Burrouglis  see  Part  I.) 


FREDERICK  DE  BELLEVILLE. 

An  actor  of  line  presence-  anJ  perfect  art  is  Mr.  Frederick  Je  Belleville.  He  was  born  in  Belgium  about  1850,  began  his  stage 
career  in  England,  and  from  thence  came  to  this  country,  making  his  tirst  notable  success  as  Daniel  Rochat  in  "The 
Danicheffs"  during  its  original  production  at  New  York.  Later  he  became  leading  support  to  Clara  Morris,  then  was  con- 
nected in  the  same  capacity  with  Rose  Coghlan  and  later  for  a  brief  period  with  Mrs.  Langtry.  Mr.  de  Belleville  is  a 
marked  favorite  with  the  American  public,  and  has  won  this  approval  by  finished  style  and  conscientious  work,  in  roles  of 
greatly  varied  requirements.  Recently  Mr.  de  Belleville  has  been  playing  Count  Von  Strahl  in  "The  Senator"  with 
William  H.  Crane. 


MODJESKA 

The  wonderful  success  made  by  Madame  Helena  Modjeska.  a  Polish  tragedienne,  playing  in  a  tongue  foreign  to  her,  tes- 
tifies to  the  brilliancy  of  her  talent.  She  was  barn  at  Cracow.  Poland,  in  1844.  made  her  debut  in  1S61  at  the  sraaH  Polish  town 
of  Bochnia,  and  rapidly  advanced  until  she  became  the  leading  actress  of  Poland.  Her  first  appearance  in  English  was  made  at 
San  Francisco  in  1877.  in  "Adrienne  Lecouvreur."  and  was  followed  by  a  successful  starring  tour  through  the  United  States. 
After  filling  two  London  engagements  and  scoring  a  triumph  there  also,  she  returned  to  this  country  and  has  since  stood  at  the 
head  of  her  profession,  playing  leading  Shakespearean  parts,  Adrienne  Lecouvreur,  Camille,  Mary  Stuart  and  other  roles.  She 
va5  married  in  1868  to  Count  Charles  Bozenta  Chlapowski. 


ROBERT  L.  DOWNING. 

To  achieve  success  in  the  robust  frap:edy  roles  that  made  Edwin  Forrest  a.rj  John  McCuIIoujrh  famous,  requires  greal 
physical  and  artistic  attributes.  In  both  respects  Robert  L.  Downing  is  admirably  equipped.  Mr.  Downing  was  born  at  Wash- 
ington, D.  C..  in  1857,  entered  the  profession  when  twenty  years  old  at  Baltimore,  Md.,  and  after^vard  supported  Mary  Anderson. 
Edwin  Booth,  John  McCuIlough.  John  E. Owens.  Joseph  Jefferson  and  other  great  actors.  For  the  past  six  years  he  has  been 
starring  under  his  own  management  as  Virginius,  Spartacus.  in  "The  Gladiator."  Othello.  Marc  Antony,  Ingomar,  Damon  and 
other  heroic  roles,  in  which  he  is  a  popular  favorite,  and  a  worthy  successor  to  the  great  exemplars  who  have  Immortalized 
themselves  in  the  portrayal  of  these  forceful  characters. 


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EUGENIE  BLAIR. 

This  accomplished  actress,  is  the  daughter  of  Mrs.  Ella  Wren  (Blair),  an  actress,  and  was  born  at  Columbia,  S.  C.  Shi 
received  training  from  her  mother  and  under  Mrs  John  Drew  at  Philadelphia,  acted  child's  parts,  and  made  her  first  appearance 
in  an  adult  part  while  still  a  school  girl  with  John  T.  Raymond,  and  later  played  Kate  in  "Risks"  at  Hooley's  Theatre, Chicago 
Afterward,  when  supporting  Mrs.  D.  P.  Bowers  at  St.  Louis,  she  made  a  success  as  Alicia  in  "Lady  Audley's  Secret."  Later 
she  supported  James  O'Neill,  then  went  as  leading  lady  with  Frederick  Warde,  appearing  as  Parthenia.  Lady  Anne.  Pauline, 
etc.  Since  then  she  has  been  leading  lady  with  her  husband.  Robert  L.  Downing,  and  has  as  Delilah  to  his  Samson  recently 
made  a  great  success. 


THOMAS  Q.  SEABROOKE, 

Mr  Seabrooke,  whose  ability  as  a  comedian  has  won  him  fame  anJ  fortune,  was  born  at  Mount  Vernon,  N.  Y., 
October  20,  i860.  At  the  age  of  eleven  he  went  to  work  in  the  East  Chester  National  Bank  and  after  nine  years  there  in- 
vested his  savings  to  aid  Mr  Frank  Wills  put  on  a  company  at  a  Newark  Theatre,  which  proved  a  failing  venture.  Mr. 
Seabrooke  made  his  first  appearance  on  the  stage  at  Westerly,  R.  I.,  in  September,  1880  as  Bertie  Cecil  in  "Cigarette" 
and  played  afterward  with  various  companies,  principally  in  juvenile  roles.  He  discovered  almost  by  accident  that  comedy 
was  his  forte  and  since  then  has  made  rapid  advance  until  as  the  star  in  "The  Isle  of  Champagne"  he  has  scored  one  of 
the  best  successes  of  the  day. 


ELVIA  CROX. 

Miss  Elvia  Crox,  just  out  of  school  in  her  native  Philadelphia,  met  an  actor  at  a  reception.  The  result  was  mutual 
admiration,  and  later,  matrimony,  for  she  became  Mrs.  Thomas  Q.  Seabrooke.  She  appeared  in  amateur  theatricals,  but  it  was 
some  time  after  her  marriage  before  she  made  her  professional  appearance  in  "A  Bunch  of  Keys."  After  that  she  was  for  a 
season  with  the  late  Kate  Castleton.  then  she  appeared  as  Dolly  in  "The  Little  Tycoon."  in  which  she  made  a  decided  hit 
Afterward  she  played  in  "A  Midnight  Bell". and  then  in  "  Castles  in  the  Air."  in  which  she  was  understudy  for  Miss  Marion 
Manola.  She  was  then  with  De  Wolf  Hopper  in  "Wang"  and  then  assumed  the  role  of  Diana  in  "The  Isle  of  Champagne"  with 
iher  husband's  company.     She  is  a  painstaking  student,  a  good  singer  and  deservedly  popular. 


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JOSEPH  HAWORTH. 

Mr.  Haworth  has  attained  an  enviable  position  as  an  actor  and  continues  to  grow  in  popular  favor.  He  was  born  in 
Providence.  R.  I.,  bul  early  removed  to  Cleveland.  Ohio,  and  it  was  there  that  be  began  his  stage  career  in  John  Ellsler's 
stock  company.  Charlotte  Cramptnn.  a  famous  actress  who  was  in  the  same  company,  was  his  tutor,  and  to  her  genius  he 
gives  the  highest  praise  for  his  subsequent  success.  He  supported  Edwin  Booth  as  Laertes.  Cassio.  Edward  IV..  etc..  and  was 
afterward  with  Lawrence  Barrett,  then  went  to  the  Boston  Museum,  and  later  joined  John  McCulIough  as  his  leading  support  in 
the  great  tragedies.  Since  then  he  has  made  great  successes  in  "Hoodman  Blind  "  "Paul  Kauva*-."  "Ruy  Bias,"  Mathias  in 
"The  Rells."  "Robert  Emmet"  and  other  great  roles. 


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niSS  VIOLA  ALLEN. 

Miss  Allen  was  bom  in  the  South,  but  went  lo  Boston  when  three  years  old,  her  parents,  both  of  whom  were  good  actors, 
having  joined  the  Boston  Theatre  Company  Miss  Allen  made  her  first  appearance  on  the  staf^e  at  Halifax,  Nova  Scotia. 
as  a  boy  in  "  Dora,"  but  her  real  debut  was  made  in  18S2.  in  '  Esmeralda."  at  the  Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York. 
She  next  appeared  at  the  same  house  in  "Alpine  Roses."  and  Ihen  supported  Mrs.  Bowers  in  "La  Charbonniere."  Later 
she  was  with  William  E.  Sheridan,  then  became  John  McCuIlough's- leading  lady,  and  after  his  death  played  with  Lawrence 
Barrett,  then  became  leading  lady  with  Salvini,  and  was  afte^^va^d  with  Salvini,  Joseph  Jefferson  and  William  J.  Florence,  and 
later  appeared  in  "Shenandoah"  in  New  York. 


LOUIS  HARRISON. 

This  popular  actor  and  playwright  was  born  in  Philadelphia  in  i860  and  made  his  first  professional  appearance  in 
1875  at  the  Walnut  Street  Theatre  in  that  city,  as  the  Prince  ot  Wales  in  "Richard  III.  '  He  was  for  a  time  a  member  of 
Mrs.  John  Drew's  company,  that  excellent  school  from  which  have  come  so  many  capable  actors,  and  was  afterward  in 
John  McCullough's  company  and  then  played  under  the  management  of  T.  Henry  French.  Mr.  Harrison  has  made  suc- 
cess in  the  line  of  legitimate  comedy,  in  such  characters  as  Boh  Acres  in  "The  Rivals"  and  Tony  Lumpl<in  in  "She  Stoops 
to  Conquer."  hut  Is  best  l<nown  as  the  leading  comedian  in  Lillian  Russell's  company.  He  is  co-author  of  "The  Isle  of 
Champagne."  "Venus"  and  "Princess  Nicotine." 


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LILLIAN  RUSSELL. 

The  acknowledged  queen  of  comic  opera,  Lillian  Russell,  was  born  in  Iowa,  December  4.  1861.  her  real  name  being  Helen 
Louisa  Leonard.  She  was  brought  up  in  Chicag^o.  and  educated  at  the  Convent  of  the  Sacred  Heart  in  that  city  She  became 
a  member  of  a  church  choir  and  then  in  187Q  procured  an  engagement  from  E.  E.  Rice  to  play  in  'Pinafore."  Later  she  was 
engaged  to  sing  ballads  at  Tony  Pastor's  Theatre.  New  York,  and  from  there  went  to  Colonel  McCauU's  company,  of  which  she 
was  prima  donna  until  her  own  company  was  organized.  Her  personal  beauty  and  grace,  the  charm  and  sympathetic  quality  of 
her  voice  and  her  marked  ability  as  an  actress  have  made  her  the  most  popular  of  all  light  opera  artistes.  She  was  marriedt 
January  21,  i8q4.  to  Sig-  Perugini,  the  operatic  tenor. 


DIQBY  BELL, 

This  well  known  baritone  and  comedian  was  born  in  Milwaul<ee.  Wis. ,  but  lived  in  New  York  from  the  age  of  five.  He 
received  his  musical  education  at  Naples,  Italy,  and  made  his  debut  at  the  Island  of  Malta,  in  grand  Italian  opera,  as  the 
Count  in  "Sonnambula,"  the  leading  baritone  part.  Returning  to  this  country  he  became  identified  with  comic  opera,  and 
gained  reputation  in  McCaull's.  Daly's.  E.  E.  Rice's.  J.  C.  Duff's  and  other  companies  in  such  parts  as  Koko  in  "Mikado." 
Muley  Hassan  in  "Tar  and  Tartar."  Bunlhorne  in  "Patience."  Charles  Favart  in  "Madam  Favart."  Charily  Boy  in  "Char- 
ity begins  at  Home."  Dr.  Daly  in  "The  Sorcerer,"  and  Matt,  in  "Indiana."  He  is  now  starring  at  the  head  of  his  own 
company.    Mr.  Bell  married  Laura  Joyce,  the  popular  contralto,  in  18S2, 


LAURA  JOYCE  BELL. 

Mrs.  Bell  is  the  daughter  of  Dauncey  Maskell.  a  well-known  dramatic  writer,  and  was  born  in  London,  England,  where 
she  received  her  musical  education  at  the  Royal  Academy  of  Music.  She  made  her  debut  as  Laura  Joyce  at  the  Strand 
Theatre,  London,  as  Gertrude  in  Planche's  "Loan  of  a  Lover."  She  came  to  this  country  and  appeared  at  Niblo's  Garden, 
was  leading  comedienne  at  Daly's  Broadway  Theatre,  and  afterward  made  a  hit  in  the  title  role  of  Rice  and  Goodwin's 
"Evangeline."  She  has  since  become  famous  in  comic  opera  as  Buttercup  in  "Pinafore,"  Katisha  in  "Mikado,"  Lady 
Jane  in  "Patience,"  Lady  Prue  in  "Indiana"  and  other  leading  contralto  parts.  She  was  married  in  1882  to  Digby  Bell, 
the  comedian,  and  is  widely  popular  in  both  public  and  private  life. 


ROLAND  REED. 

Born  of  an  old  theatrical  family,  Mr.  Reed  was  carried  on  the  stag^e  of  the  Walnut  Street  Theatre,  Philadelphia.  In 
1852,  when  six  months  old,  as  the  baby  in  "  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Peter  White."  Later  he  took  children's  speaking  parts,  and 
after  his  school  days  were  over  he  joined  Mrs.  John  Drew's  company  at  the  Arch  Street  Theatre,  Philadelphia.  Since 
then  he  has  been  first  comedian  in  the  principal  theatres  of  Philadelphia.  New  Orleans,  Cleveland,  St.  Louis  and  Chicago, 
and  in  1882  started  out  to  star  in  "Cheek"  and  then  produced  "  Humbujr."  He  then  appeared  in  "The  Mikado"  being 
the  original  Koko  in  America,  then  reappeared  as  a  star  adding  "The  Woman  Hater,"  "Lend  Me  Your  Wife."  "The  Club 
Friend"  and  "Innocent  as  a  Lamb"  to  his  repertoire. 


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CAHILLE    DARVILLE. 

Miss  D'Arville,  who  was  bom  in  Holland,  is  gifted  with  a  voice  of  singular  sweetness,  which  has  been  thoroughly 
trained  under  the  best  masters.  She  met  immediate  success  when  she  first  appeared  in  opera  at  the  Strand  Theatre.  Lon- 
don. In  1888  Mr.  J.  C.  Duff  brought  her  to  this  country  to  take  the  role  of  Anita  in  "  The  Ousel's  Mate"  at  the  Broad- 
way Theatre.  Later  she  became  a  member  of  the  Casino  Company  in  New  York,  singing  in  "The  Grand  Duchess." 
"  Poor  Jonathan  "  and  "  La  FiUe  de  Madame  Angot."  then  joined  the  Bostonians  with  whom  she  sang  Arline  in  "  The 
Bohemian  Girl."  Maid  Marian  in  "Robin  Hood"  and  Katherine  in  "The  Kniclcerbockers."  From  there  she  went  to  E.  E. 
Rice  to  take  the  part  of  Prince  Kam  in  the  comic  opera  "Venus." 


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ROBERT  BRUCE  HANTELL. 

Mr.  Mantell,  who  was  born  February  i.  1854.  at  Irvine,  Ayrshire.  Scotland,  made  his  professional  debut  in  1874.  at  Roch- 
dale, Lancashire,  England  as  the  Sergeant  in  "Arrah-na-Pogue,"  and  he  played  through  the  English  provinces  until  1878,  when 
he  came  to  this  country  and  played  juvenile  roles  with  Mrrje.  Modjeska.  Then  he  returned  to  England  and  for  three  years  sup- 
ported Miss  Wallis  (now  Mrs.  Lancaster),  a  favorite  tragedienne,  as  leading  man.  Later  he  appeared  in  New  York,  making  a 
great  success  as  Loris  Ipanhoff  in  "  Fedora."  with  Miss  Fanny  Davenport,  and  afterward  became  a  star  in  "  Tangled  Lives," 
"  The  Marble  Heart."  "  Monbars  "  and  as  Hamlet,  Othello,  Claude  Melnotte,  Romeo,  and  in  many  other  standard  dramas  and 
modern  plays. 


ANNIE  PIXLEY. 

There  has  been  no  greater  favorite  with  American  play-goers  than  Annie  Pixley.  who  died  in  London,  November  8, 
1893.  She  was  born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y..  but  her  father,  whose  name  was  Shea,  took  his  family  to  California  when  she  was 
a  baby.  Her  mother  married  a  ranchman  named  Pixley,  and  Annie  took  his  name.  She  began  her  theatrical  experience 
at  Virginia  City.  Nevada,  and  when  still  in  her  teens  married  Mr.  Robert  Fulford.  an  actor.  She  went  to  San  Francisco 
and  played  in  "The  Danites''  and  attracted  the  attention  of  Joseph  Jefferson,  who  engaged  her  for  leading  parts  in  his 
company.  Her  subsequent  career  as  a  star  in  "M'liss,"  "Zara,"  "Eily,"  "The  Deacon's  Daughter"  and  other  plays  is  weU 
known,  and  she  was  beloved  as  well  as  admired  e\'er>'where. 


HERBERT  KELCEY. 

As  leading  man  in  Daniel  Frohman's  company  Mr.  Kelcey  is  well  known  and  popular  all  over  this  country.  He 
was  born  in  London.  England,  is  of  goM  fainily  and  was  intended  for  the  afmy.  But  he  suddenly  made  up  his  mind  to 
become  an  actor  and  first  appeared  in  1880  in  the  comedy  of  "Flirtation"  at  Brighton,  England.  After  gaining  e.xperience 
in  the  provinces  he  was  engaged  for  the  leading  part  in  "Youth"  at  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  by  Sir  Augustus  Harris,  and 
later  played  the  leading  part  in  "Lights  o'  London"  under  Wilson  Barrett's  management.  In  August  1882  Lester  Wallack 
brought  him  to  this  country  to  play  in  "Taken  from  Life."  Ever  since  the  fall  of  1887  to  the  present  time,  he  has  re- 
mained with  Frohman's  company. 


AGNES    HUNTINGTON. 

it  was  in  tilt-  iiLl  Hnston  Ueals  that  Miss  A,tjnes  Huntington  first  became  prominent  among  the  representatives  of 
comic  opera,  and  in  that  favorite  orgfanization  she  sang  for  several  seasons  during  the  days  of  the  Gilbert  and  Sullivan 
operas.  From  that  company  she  went  to  England,  and  there  she  made  a  great  success,  the  London  papers  giving 
her  highest  praise  for  her  work.  After  her  triumphs  there  she  came  back  to  the  United  States  in  October,  i8go,  and  at 
the  head  of  her  own  company  produced  and  played  the  title  role  in  "Paul  Jones,"  an  opera  by  Planquette,  who  composed 
it  especially  for  her  Miss  Huntington  has  since  been  widely  popular  and  has  been  received  with  favor  in  all  the  principal 
American  cities  in  that  and  other  characters. 


JOSEPHINE  HALL. 

Like  many  other  famous  ac'resses  Miss  Hall  received  her  first  training  for  the  stajre  in  amateur  theatricals.  She  is 
a  native  of  Greenwich,  R.  I,,  and  after  her  amateur  experiences  made  her  professional  debut  as  Eulalie  in  "Evangeline," 
at  the  Fourteenth  Street  Theatre.  New  York,  under  the  management  of  E.  E.  Rice.  She  then  hecame  a  member  of  Eben 
Plympton's  "Jack"  Co.,  and  after  that  joined  Frohman's  forces  in  which  she  has  won  popularity  and  reputation  in  the 
roles  of  Evangeline  in  "All  the  Comforts  of  Home."  Jennie  Ruckthorne  in  "Shenandoah"  and  Katherine  Ten  Broeck  Law- 
rence in  "Aristocracy."  Miss  Hall  has  made  rapid  advance  in  her  art  and  her  personal  charms  ana  grace  combined  with 
painstaking  work  have  won  her  success. 


EDWIN  BOOTH. 

In  the  list  of  great  American  tragedians  Edwin  Booth  is  entitled  to  first  place.  Others  have  in  certain  characters 
and  at  certain  times  shown  equal  genius,  but  Booth  was  equally  great  in  Hamlet,  in  Richelieu,  in  Othello.  lago.  Shylock. 
and,  in  fact,  in  all  the  great  roles  In  which  he  played.  He  was  a  son  of  Junius  Brutus  Booth,  an  English  tragedian  whose 
fame  was  made  in  America,  and  was  horn  in  Harford  County,  Mar>Iand,  November  13,  183}.  He  made  his  first  appearance 
as  Tressel  to  his  father's  Richard  III.  when  he  was  sixteen  years  old.  and  afterward  had  an  eventful  and  struggling  career 
until  he  won  fame  by  his  abilities.  His  last  appearances  were  in  conjunction  with  Lawrence  Barrett.  He  died  June  7th. 
1893,  and  his  memory  lives  as  the  greatest  actor  America  has  produced. 


LAWRENCE  BARRETT. 

The  name  of  Barrett  will  always  be  associated  with  that  of  Booth,  because  the  last  successes  of  the  two  were  in  artistic 
association.  Lawrence  Barrett  was  born  in  Paterson.  N.  J.,  in  iSj?,  and  made  his  first  appearance  as  an  actor  at  Burton's 
old  Chambers  Street  Theatre,  New  York,  in  1S57-  The  next  year  he  was  leading  man  of  the  Boston  Museum  company 
and  then  became  a  partner  of  John  McCullough  in  the  management  of  the  Bush  Street  Theatre  in  San  Francisco.  After- 
ward he  starred  season  after  season  in  old  tragedies  and  new  ones,  Including  besides  the  Shakespearean  tragedies  those 
of  "Francesca  da  Rimini."  "  Pendragon."  "  Yorick's  Love"  and  others.  Then  he  and  Edwin  Booth  joined  forces,  alternat- 
ing in  leading  roles  until  the  death  of  Barrett,  which  occured  on  March  20,  i8gi. 


MRS.    LANGTRY. 

Mrs.  Langtry  had  become  famous  as  a  beauty  in  London  society  before  she  took  to  the  stage,  but  even  in  her  first 
character,  that  of  Hester  Grazebrook  in  Tom  Taylor's  comedy  "An  Unequal  Match,"  played  at  the  Haymarket  Theatre, 
London,  she  proved  that  she  had  dramatic  ability.  Then  she  came  to  America  and  played  in  all  the  principal  cities.  She 
improved  in  her  art,  too,  and  added  to  her  repertoire  Pauline  in  "The  Lady  of  Lyons"  and  Rosalind  in  "As  You  Like 
It.  '  Other  plays  in  which  she  appeared  were  "A  Wife's  Peril"  adopted  from  Sardou's  "Nos  Intimes,"  "Esther  Sandraz  " 
and  "As  in  a  Looking;  Glass."  She  has  been  on  several  tours  of  the  United  States  since  her  first  one,  but  for  the  past 
year  or  two  has  remained  in  England. 


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DE  WOLF  HOPPER. 

A  leading  favorite  in  the  low  comedy  roles  of  comic  opera  is  De  Wolf  Hopper,  whose  greatest  successes  are  his  most 
most  recent  ones  nf  Wang,  the  impecunious  regent  in  "  Wang."  and  Pedro  in  "  Panjandrum."  Mr.  Hopper  was  born  in  New 
York  City  in  1858  and  made  his  first  professional  appearance  in  1878  in  "Our  Boys."  He  later  took  a  prominent  place  in  Daniel 
Frohman's  Madison  Square  company,  playing  Pittacus  Green  in  "Hazel  Kirke"  and  other  roles.  Having  studied  vocal  music 
he  joined  Colonel  John  A.  McCaull's  company,  and  he  has  since  continued  10  advance  in  public  favor  as  a  comic  opera  star, 
and  for  the  past  five  years  has  been  at  the  head  of  his  own  company.  During  his  professional  career  he  has  created  twenty-six 
characters,  and  he  has  been  as  successful  as  a  manager  as  he  is  popular  as  an  actor. 


EDNA  WALLACE  HOPPER. 

Edna  Wallace  was  born  in  San  Francisco  anJ  educated  at  the  Van  Ness  Seminary  there.  Her  debut  on  the  stage 
was  made  with  Roland  Reed  in  the  part  of  Mabel  Douglass  in  "The  Club  Friend"  at  the  Star  Theatre,  New  York,  August 
17,  1891.  After  six  weeks  in  this  small  part  she  was  given  the  position  of  leading  ingunue  in  the  play  of  "  Lend  Me  a 
Wife."  She  then  joined  Charles  Frohman's  company,  successively  appearing  as  Lucy  Norton  in  "Jane,"  Mrs,  Patterby  in 
"Chums,"  Margery  Knox  in  "Men  and  Women"  and  as  Wilbur's  Ann  in  "The  Girl  I  Left  Behind  Me,"  the  latter  being 
her  favorite  part.  She  was  married  in  the  summer  of  1893  to  De  Wolf  Hopper  and  for  a  time  was  seen  in  "Panjandrum," 
but  later  returned  to  Frohman's  company,  with  which  she  has  since  played. 


FREDERIC  ROBINSON. 

Born  in  London,  and  a  scion  of  an  ancient  Enjjlish  family.  Frederic  C.  P.  Robinson  chose  the  stage  as  his  profession,  and- 
beginning  in  the  provinces  worl<ed  his  way  upward.  He  later  played  juvenile  heroes  such  as  Claude  Melnotte,  Ion,  Romeo,  etc. 
at  the  Sadler's  Well's  Theatre  under  the  famous  Samuel  Phelps.  Afterward  he  was  leading  man  in  various  London  companies 
until  1865.  when  he  appeared  at  Wallack's  Theatre,  New  York,  as  Sir  Bernard  Harleigh  in  "  Dreams  and  Delusion."  Later  he 
was  leading  man  of  the  Globe  Theatre  in  Boston,  afterward  with  Mme.  Janauschek.  and  then  with  Edwin  Booth,  with  whom  he 
played  leading  supporting  roles.  Since  i88i  he  has  not  appeared  in  tragedy,  but  has  played  Sir  Anthony  Absolute  to  Jefferson's 
Bob  Acres,  and  has  also  appeared  in  leading  roles  with  A.  M.  Palmer's  company,  and  enjoys  a  high  professional  reputation. 


MARIE  BURROUGHS  AS  "OPHELIA." 

One  of  the  most  notable  theatrical  events  of  the  dramatic  season  of  1895-1894  was  the  appearance  of  E.  S.  Willard 
in  his  Boston  and  New  York  Engagements  as  'Hamlet."  Opinions  always  differ  as  to  the  merits  of  any  Hamlet  since  Booth, 
but  in  this  case  the  critics,  while  differing,  conceded  that  the  performance  was  artistic.  Miss  Marie  Burroughs,  who  played  as 
Ophelia  in  these  productions  of  the  famous  dramas,  shared  fully  in  the  favorable  comment  of  the  press.  The  New  York  Tribune 
said  :  "Miss  Burroughs  made  a  successful  debut  in  Ophelia  She  created  a  favorable  impression  throughout,  and  in  the  difficult 
mad  scene  was  especially  effective.  Her  success  was  really  the  most  marked  of  the  evening,  and  the  applause  which  greeted 
her  splendid  exit  just  before  the  drowning  was  genuine  and  prolonged."    See  biographical  sketch  of  Miss  Burroughs  In  Part  I. 


BESSIE  CLEVELAND. 


Miss  Cleveland  was  born  in  Buffalo.  N.  V'.,  where  she  spent  her  girlhood.  She  received  her  musical  education  at  the 
Cincinnati  College  of  Music  under  the  direction  of  Signor  Garno.  and  began  her  professional  career  in  i8S6  as  a  member  of  the 
chorus  in  John  A.  McCaull's  Opera  Company.  MibS  Cte\'eland  also  played  her  first  part  in  1886,  appearing  as  Stebel  in  "A 
Trip  to  Africa,"  with  J  C.  Duff's  Opera  Company  at  San  Francisco.  California.  Her  work  since  has  been  highly  satisfactory 
and  she  has  met  with  pronounced  success  in  her  subsequent  engagements  with  Vernona  Jarbeau,  Mr.  John  H.  Russell,  Mr.  J. 
M.  Hill.  Miss  Cleveland  Is  at  present  under  the  management  of  Mr.  Francis  Wilson.  Her  favorite  characters  are  Nanon  in 
"The  City  Directory,"  and  Siebel  in  "A  Trip  to  Africa." 


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KATHERINE   CLEMMONS. 

Mi^  Clemmons  has  been  at  the  head  of  her  own  company  e\er  since  she  started  out  in  the  profession,  her  first 
appearance  being  in  San  Francisco,  Cal..  in  the  title  role  of  •  Gabrielle  de  Belle  Isle."  by  Dumas.  She  received  her  first 
professional  training:  under  Howard  M.  Ticknor,  and  later  had.the  benefit  of  instruction  at  London  under  Walter  Lacy.  Her- 
man Vezin  and  Emil  Behnke.  She  played  for  several  seasons  in  Eng^land  as  Juliet  in  'Romeo  and  Juliet,"  Theodora  in 
"Theodora."  Orita  in  "The  White  Lily,"  Julia  in  "The  Hunchback."  "Gabrielle  de  Belle  Isle."  and  as  Nina  in  "A  Lady 
of  Venice,"  the  last  named  play  being  her  own  property.  After  her  success  in  England  she  returned  to  her  own  country, 
and  is  now  starring  in  "A  Lady  of  Venice." 


SOL.  SMITH   RUSSELL. 

This  favorite  and  successful  comedian  was  born  in  Brunswick.  Mo.,  June  15,  1848.  At  the  breaking  out  of  the  war 
he  followed  the  army  as  a  drummer  boy,  but  was  not  regularly  enlisted,  and  he  was  left  at  Cairo,  111.,  where  he  engaged 
in  a  theatre  to  sing  songs,  act  small  parts  and  beat  the  drum  in  the  orchestra.  Later  he  played  in  a  traveling  company 
and  in  1865  was  second  low  comedian  at  DeBar's  Theatre.  St.  Louis,  and  made  his  first  appearance  in  New  York  In  1871. 
In  1874  he  joined  Daly's  company,  with  which  he  remained  most  of  Ihe  time,  until  he  started  out  as  a  star  in  ■' Edge  wood 
Folks."  to  which  he  has  since  added  great  successes  in  "  Felix  McKusick,"  "  Pa,"  "  Bewitched,"  "A  Poor  Relation"  and 
other  plays. 


ISABELLE  IRVING. 

A  young  actress  of  pleasing  personality  and  recognized  ability  is  Miss  Isabelle  Irving.  She  was  born  in  Bridgeport. 
Conn.,  where  her  girlhood  days  were  passed.  Her  tirst  appearance  on  the  stage  was  made  in  January.  1887,  with  Rosina 
Yokes'  company  as  Gwendolin  Hawkins  in  "The  Schoolmistress."  Although  Miss  Irving  received  no  preliminary  training, 
she  assumed  the  above  character  at  twelve  hours'  notice,  and  fulfilled  its  requirements  so  acceptably  that  she  was  retained 
for  the  season.  In  November.  1888,  she  joined  Augustin  Daly's  company,  and  with  it  has  thrice  been  abroad,  playing  in 
London  and  Paris.  Under  Mr.  Daly's  direction  she  has  appeared  as  Helen  in  "The  Hunchback."  Oberon  in  "Midsummer 
Night's  Dream."  Audrey  in  "As  You  Like  It."  Maria  in  "School  for  Scandal."  Susan  in  "A  Night  Off."  Etc. 


FREDERICK   WARDE. 

Mr.  Warde,  who  was  born  at  Wardington,  Oxfordshire,  England,  February  23,  1851,  made  his  first  appearance  as  an 
actor  at  the  Lyceum  Theatre,  Sunderland.  England.  September  4.  1867.  as  the  Second  Murderer  in  Macbeth.  During  that 
season  he  played  many  roles  in  all  kinds  of  plays  from  tragedy  to  pantomime,  then  went  in  successive  seasons  to  the  Theatre 
Royal.  Glasgow,  the  Amphitheatre  at  Leeds,  and  the  Princes  Theatre.  Manchester.  In  1S74  he  came  to  this  country  and  was 
for  three  years  leading  man  at  Booth's  Theatre,  New  York,  under  Jarrett  and  Palmer,  then  traveled  in  support  of  Edwin  Booth 
and  later  with  John  McCullough,  and  since  September  i.  1881,  has  been  successfully  starring  in  all  the  greater  tragedies,  with 
an  ability  combining  art  and  genius  and  showing  sympathetic  appreciation  as  well  as  close  study. 


CORA  TANNER. 

Cora  Tanner,  who  is  now  one  of  the  best  living  representati\'es  of  emotional  roles,  began  her  stage  career  as  a  girl  of 
fourteen  years  as  a  member  of  J.  H.  McVicker's  stock  company  in  Chicago.  Her  careful  work  in  the  unpretentious  parts  as- 
signed her  attracted  the  approval  of  Charlotte  Cushman.  who  gave  her  valuable  advice.  She  cultivated  her  voice  with  such 
success  that  she  afterward  created  in  America  the  soprano  role  of  Princess  Ida.  in  Gilbert  and  Sullivan's  opera.  Later  she  came 
under  the  management  of  Col.  Sinn,  of  Brooklyn.  N.  Y  .  under  whom  she  has  successfully  starred  for  several  seasons,  her 
leading  play  being  '  Fascination,"  written  e.xpressly  to  display  her  dramatic  powers  by  Robert  Buchanan,  the  English  poet. 
Miss  Tanner  is  a  devoted  student  of  her  art.  and  has  earned  her  success  by  hard  work. 


JAHES  T.  POWERS. 

One  of  the  best  known  farce -comedy  stars  is  James  T.  Powers,  whose  latest  success  is  "Walker,  London."  He  was  born 
in  New  York  City  and  made  his  first  appearance  as  an  actor  at  the  Park  Theatre,  Boston,  as  Chip  in  "Dreams  of  Fun  in  a  Pho- 
tograph Gallery,'"  with  Willie  Edouin.  He  then  was  with  the  V'okes  family  in  England,  afterward  joining  the  Druhy  Lane  com- 
pany and  later  going  to  the  Empire  Theatre.  London  He  then  joined  Hoyt  and  Thomas,  playing  Rats  in  "A  Tin  Soldier,"  and 
afterward  went  to  the  Casino.  New  York,  playing  leading  comedy  roles  in  "Erminie,"  "Nadjy'"  "Madelon,"  "The  Marquis." 
"The  Drum  Major"  and  "The  Yeoman  of  ihe  Guard."  For  four  years  he  has  starred  in  "A  Straight  Tip,"  "A  Mad  Bargain" 
and  "Walker,  London,"  ail  of  which  have  been  popular  successes. 


ANNIE  SUTHERLAND. 

Quite  a  number  of  capable  actors  and  actresses  of  the  present  day  made  their  way  from  the  church  choir  to  the  stage  via 
"Pinafore."  Among  them  is  Annie  Sutherland,  born  in  Washington,  D.  C,  but  brought  up  in  Chicago,  where  she  became  a 
member  of  the  Chicago  Church  Choir  Pinafore  Co. ,  and  made  her  debut  at  Haverly 's  (now  the  Columbia)  Theatre.  From  thence 
she  went  with  Lydia  Thompson,  under  Miles  and  Barton's  management,  then  to  E.  E.  Rice's  company  with  Henry  E.  Dixey,  was 
later  with  Eben  Plympion  and  Nat.  C.  Goodwin  and  then  joined  Mrs.  Potter  and  Kyrle  Bellew.  Her  professional  experience  has 
covered  all  lines  of  work,  and  she  is  a  hard  working  and  thorough  actress  and  a  general  favorite.  In  private  life  she  is  the 
wife  of  Richard  F.  Carroll. 


OTIS  SKINNER. 

Mr.  Skinner  was  born  at  Camhridfre.  Mass..  his  father  being  Rev.  Charles  E.  Skinner  of  Somerville.  Mass.  After 
gaining  some  local  fame  as  an  amateur  reader  and  actor  at  Hartford,  Conn.,  Mr.  Skinner  made  his  first  professional  appear- 
ance at  the  Philadelphia  Museum,  in  November,  1877,  in  the  part  of  Jim,  an  old  negro  servant,  in  "Woodleigh."  by  Philip 
Stoner.  He  then  joined  the  Walnut  Street  Theatre  Slock  Company,  and  in  187Q  made  his  New  York  debut  at  Niblo's  in 
"ICaralfy's  Enchantment."  The  next  year  he  was  at  Booth's  Theatre;  then  went  to  the  Boston  Theatre,  and  then  was  for 
three  years  with  Lawrence  Barrett,  followed  by  fi\'e  years  with  Augustin  Daly  in  New  York,  London,  Paris,  Berlin  and 
elsewhere.     Since  1892  he  has  been  leading  man  with  Mme.  Modjeska. 


HELEN  BERTRAH. 


Luiu  May  Burt,  born  in  Tuscola.  111.,  went  to  the  College  of  Music  in  Cincinnati,  when  eighteen  years  of  age,  and  there 
studied  vocai  and  instrumental  music.  Later  she  sang  at  Indianapolis,  where  her  family  was  then  living,  as  Yum  Yum  in  the 
"Mikado"  and  then  in  "Erminie."  Shortly  afterward  she  appeared  in  New  York  under  the  name  of  Helen  Bertram  as  Josephine 
in  "Pinafore,"  then  joined  Emma  Abbott's  company  at  Troy,  N.  Y..  singing  Selina  in  "Mignon'  and  afterward  appearing  in  im- 
portant parts  with  the  company.  She  joined  C  D  Hess  in  1888,  then  was  with  the  Conried  Opera  Co.  for  two  years  as  prima 
donna,  and  later  took  the  same  position  with  McCaull's  company,  and  then  went  to  the  Casino,  New  York,  where  she  became  a 
popular  favorite,  appearing  in  all  of  the  operas  in  the  extensive  Casino  repertoire. 


MISS  DELLA  FOX. 

When  she  was  a  little  girl  Miss  Fox,  in  her  native  city  of  St.  Louis,  played  the  Midshipmate  In  an  amateur  "  Pinafore" 
company.  From  that  hour  she  was  a  stag^e-struck  girl,  and  when  she  played  a  week,  as  a  nine-year-old  child,  with  James 
O'Neill  in  "A  Celebrated  Case"  her  theatrical  ambition  was  confirmed.  After  a  few  years  at  school  her  opportunity  came 
and  she  played  child's  parts  with  Marie  Prescoti  until  she  was  offered  an  engagement  with  the  Bennett  &  Moulton  Opera 
Co.,  then  became  soubrette  with  the  Conreid  Opera  Compan\'  which  she  left  to  join  the  De  Wolf  Hopper  Company,  where 
she  has  made  a  great  reputation  in  the  part  of  Matayer  in  ''Wang"  and  later  in  "Panjandrum,"  gaining  her  recognition 
as  a  leading  opera  comedienne,  and  one  of  the  most  popular  favorites  now  on  the  boards. 


ANNA   O'KEEFE. 


A,.hou.h  s.e  has  recemW  lef,  co.ic  o.era  ,o  .o  ^"^  ^^:^l"Z^  ■^:^Z^  'Tou.h  .he  cvi,  war,  endin, 
a,ic  roles.  She  was  born  in  New  York  Chv,  '^"'^"■^"'"^.^^^^^'^^'''tf.e'his  death  Miss  Anna  who  had  previously 
his  service  as  Lieutenan.-Colonel  of  .he  F.f.een.h  New  J"-;  ^  °~%,^''^^^^^^  Cerise  in  -  Erminie"  a,  ,he  New  York 
been  prominent  as  an  a,na,e.r  in  com.c  opera,  -'"\Z  ZZoi  .he  Gua  d"  and  •'The  Grand  Duchess,"  Later  she 
Casino,  and  later  plaved  ;;N-j>;{-J -.^'r'pln.anlr  wl^  Wo,,  Hopper,  and  then  as  Irene  in  ••The  Lady 
was  seen  in  ■•Castles  in  the  Air,  wang 
or  .he  Tiger." 


IDA  MULLE. 

"Pinafore"  was  running:  at  the  Boston  Museum  in  May,  1S79;  an  adult  company  playing;  at  night  with  Marie  Wainwright 
as  Josephine  and  a  juvenile  company  played  the  same  opera  in  the  afternoons  in  which  a  little  Boston  school-girl,  Ida  Mulle. 
was  the  heroine.  Three  years  later  she  was  playing  Phyllis  in  "lolanthe"  with  E.  E.  Rice,  later  appearing  as  Cupid  in  "Orpheus 
and  Eurydice."  then  was  a  member  of  John  Stetson's  company,  playing  Yum  Yum  in  "The  Mikado."  Later  she  joined  John 
Kreling  of  San  Francisco,  playing  Serena  in  "Said  Pasha"  and  Donna  Juanita  in  "The  Brigands."  For  the  last  four  years  she 
has  been  a  member  of  David  Henderson's  Chicago  Company,  playing  leading  roles  in  his  popular  extravaganzas  "Cinderella," 
"Sinbad,"  "AM  Baba,"  etc.     The  above  picture  represents  her  in  the  character  of  Morgiana  in  "Ali  Baba." 


JOSEPH  JEFFERSON. 

There  is  no  greater  actor  or  more  popular  American  living  than  Joseph  Jefferson.  He  is  fourth  in  descent  of  a  line 
of  famous  comedians,  and  was  horn  in  Philadelphia.  February  20,  iSag.  He  appeared  on  the  stage  as  a  child,  but  his  first 
regular  appearance  was  in  1849  at  Chanfrau's  National  Theatre  in  the  farce  of  "Somebody  Else."  He  afterward  played  in 
Australia  and  England  and  made  a  tour  of  the  United  States  as  a  star.  He  first  appeared  in  "Rip  Van  Winkle"  at  the 
Adelphi  Theatre.  London,  in  i860,  and  this  has  since  been  his  best  known  part,  although  he  is  also  famous  as  Boh  Acres 
in  "  The  Rivals,"  Caleb  Plummer  in  "Cricket  on  the  Hearth,"  Dr.  Pangloss  and  many  other  leading  roles,  e.\celling  in  all 
he  undertakes. 


WILLIAH  J.  FLORENCE. 

The  late  William  Jermyn  Florence  was  more  than  a  successful  comedian— he  was  a  born  actor  whose  abilities  could 
cope  with  every  phase  of  passion  as  well  as  humor.  As  Bardwell  Slote  in  "The  Mighty  Dollar,"  as  Captain  Cuttle,  Sir 
Lucius  O'Trigger,  Zekiel  Homespun  and  many  other  characters  his  humor  was  displayed,  but  he  was  also  great  as  Bob 
Brierly  in  "The  Ticket-of-Leave  Man"  and  Jules  Obenreizer  in  "No  Thoroughfare."  He  was  born  in  Albany,  New  York,  July 
26,  1831,  and  died  at  Philadelphia,  November  19.  1892.  In  1853  he  married  Miss  Malvina  Pray,  a  danseuse  of  the  Broad- 
way Theatre,  with  whom  he  played  as  an  Irish  comedian  to  her  Yankee  girl  in  several  successful  seasons.  Later  they 
changed  their  line,  and  Florence's  last  work  was  with  Joseph  Jefferson. 


riRS.  W.  J.  FLORENCE. 


It  was  as  Malvina  Pray,  a  danseuse.  that  Mrs.  Flor;nce  was  first  known  to  (he  public.  Her  marriage  to  the  great 
comedian  occurred  January  i.  1853.  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Barney  Williams,  the  latter  a  sister  of  Mrs.  Florence,  had  made  a  great 
success  in  plays  representing  an  Irish  boy  and  Yankee  girl.  The  Florences  concluded  to  try  the  same  line  and  made  an 
immense  hit  in  "  The  Yankee  Housekeeper"  and  followed  up  their  success  in  this  country  by  seasons  in  Canada  and  Eng- 
land. They  were  aftenvard  associated  in  many  other  plays,  but  it  was  in  "The  Mighty  Dollar"  that  their  greatest  fame 
was  won,  and  in  which  Mrs.  Florence  as  "the  widow  of  the  late  General  Gilflory  "  fully  divided  honors  wilh  her  husband 
who  played  Hon.  Bardwell  Slote.  the  politician. 


MRS.  JOHN  DREW. 

Mrs.  Drew,  whose  maiden  name  was  Louisa  Lane,  was  born  at  Liverpool,  England,  and  began  playing  child's  parts 
on  the  stage  there  at  seven  years  of  age.  Her  mother,  who  was  an  actress,  came  to  America  and  Louisa  played  children's 
parts  at  Philadelphia,  and  grew  up  an  accomplished  actress.  She  was  a  widow  for  the  second  time  when  she  married  John 
Drew,  a  famous  comedian,  in  1S50  In  185;  he  leased  the  Arch  Street  Theatre  in  Philadelphia,  and  after  his  death  in  1862 
she  continued  the  management.  She  is  specially  famous  in  the  great  comedies,  and  her  playing  of  Mrs.  Malaprop  in 
"The  Rivals"  is  generally  regarded  as  the  best  ever  presented,  and  was  one  of  the  notable  features  of  the  famous  Jeffer- 
son-Florence seasons. 


nnE.  JANAUSHEK. 

One  of  the  greatest  exponents  of  tragic  art  that  has  ever  come  to  America  from  foreign  shores  is  Mme.  Fanny  Jan- 
aiishel<.  She  was  born  in  Prague.  Bohemia,  in  i8)o,  and  after  many  hardships  gained  a  prominent  place  among  the  lead- 
ing actors  of  her  native  country  and  Germany.  Her  first  appearance  on  the  American  stage  was  in  1867,  when  she  played 
In  the  German  tongue  as  Medea  and  in  other  roles.  She  afterward  carefully  studied  English  and  from  1871  to  her  retire- 
ment from  the  stage  a  short  time  ago  played  in  English.  Her  chief  roles  were  Deborah.  Biancia.  Mary  Stuart  and  Qu^e" 
Elizabeth,  Medea.  Meg  Merrilies.  Lady  Dedlock,  Lady  Macbeth  and  Queen  Katherine.  in  all  of  which  she  showed  artistic 
finish  and  force  that  have  seldom  been  eaualed. 


WILLIAH  MORRIS. 

A  popular  actor  whose  capability  has  been  proved  in  the  best  companies  is  William  Morris,  a  native  of  Boston,  who 
entered  the  profession  with  the  Boston  Museum  Stock  Company  in  the  season  of  1875-1876.  at  the  age  of  fourteen.  His 
work  has  since  been  in  the  companies  of  Augustin  Daly.  Mme  Modjeska.  and  Daniel  and  Charles  Frohman,  and  he  also 
has  appeared  at  the  head  of  his  own  company  in  successful  tours  of  South  America  and  the  West  Indies.  Mr.  Morris  is 
seen  at  his  best  in  such  characters  as  Don  Cssar  de  Bazan.  Orlando.  Charles  Surface  and  Benedick,  of  which  he  gives 
a  thoroughly  artistic  rendering.  In  October.  i8qi.  he  married  Miss  Etta  Hawkins,  of  Aurora,  Illinois.  None  of  Mr.  Froh- 
nan's  excellent  company  of  actors  Is  more  popular  with  the  public. 


JENNIE  YEAHANS. 

One  of  the  most  popular  actresses  of  the  day  is  Miss  Jennie  Yeamans,  who  has  found,  in  her  character  of  Jane, 
the  road  to  a  high  degree  of  public  favor.  Miss  Eugenia  Marguerite  Yeamans  was  born  in  Sydney,  New  South  Wales, 
but  went  to  New  York  City  in  her  infancy.  She  entered  the  profession  at  five  years  old  at  the  late  Mrs.  F.  B.  Conway's 
Park  Theatre.  Brooklyn,  and  was  the  first  child  to  sing  character  songs  in  costume.  After  going  to  school  she  was  con- 
secutively with  C.  L.  Fox,  Augustin  Daly,  J.  M.  Hill,  E.  E.  Rice,  Hoyt  and  Thomas,  Evans  and  Hoey,  and  Rosenquist 
and  Arthur,  before  joining  Charles  Frohman's  Company,  and  made  a  hit  as  June  in  "Blue  Jeans,"  before  appearing  in  her 
latest  success  In  "Jane." 


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ANNIE  LEWIS. 

A  vivacious  and  charminjj  actress  who  has  earned  popular  favor  as  a  star  in  soubrette  roles  is  Miss  Annie  Lewis,  whose 
latest  success  has  been  in  "The  Dazzler."  the  last  play  produced  by  the  late  Kate  Castleton.  Miss  Lewis  is  the  daughter  of  a 
prominent  citizen  of  Washington,  D.  C,  where  she  was  bom.  When  she  became  stage-struck  she  entered  the  professional 
ranks  and  soon  made  a  hit  in  soubrette  parts.  She  became  a  member  of  Hallen  &  Hart's  company,  and  appeared  in  "Later  On" 
for  several  seasons,  before  she  branched  out  as  a  star  on  her  own  account.  She  made  a  success  in  "A  Nutmeg  Match,"  in 
which  she  played  in  all  the  principal  cities,  and  then  produced  "  The  Dazzler"  in  which  she  has  more  than  confirmed  the  excel- 
lent reputation  she  had  already  won. 


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ISABELLE  COE. 

Among  the  shining;  lights  of  farce  comedy  is  Miss  Isabelle  Coe.  who  within  a  few  years  has  made  rapid  progress  in 
public  favor.  Among  the  first  of  her  great  successes  was  the  part  of  Mrs.  Brooklyn  Bridge  in  'A  Tin  Soldier"  and  she 
afterward  played  in  Hoyt's  "A  Midnight  Bell."  Then  she  took  the  title  role  in  "Niobe"  under  the  management  of  Abbott 
and  Teal,  in  which  she  appeared  with  great  success.  More  recently  she  has  appeared  in  the  leading  role  of  Hoyt's  new 
farce-comedy  "A  Milk-White  Flag  '  She  is  the  wife  of  Frank  McKee.  who  has  recently  become  a  partner  of  Charles  H. 
Hoyt  in  the  management  of  his  several  companies.  Miss  Coe  has  few  equals  as  a  creator  of  mirth,  and  is  widely  popu- 
lar in  all  parts  of  the  country. 


NAT.  C.  GOODWIN. 

An  American  comedian  who  is  a  finished  artist  and  a  general  favorite  is  Nat.  C.  Goodwin.  He  was  born  in  Boston. 
In  1857.  and  as  ho  desired  a  dramatic  career  his  parents  placed  him  under  the  instruction  of  Wyzeman  Marshall,  then 
manager  of  the  Boston  Theatre.  In  1876  he  went  to  New  York  and  played  in  "  Law  in  New  York."'  creating  instant  suc- 
cess by  his  clever  imitations.  Then  at  Haverly's  —  now  the  Eagle  —  theatre  in  New  York  he  played  Captain  Crosstree  in 
the  burlesque  of  "  Clack-Eyed  Susan  "  for  1150  nights,  then  starred  in  Rice's  "  Evangeline  "  company,  and  later  starred  in 
"Hobbies."  "The  Member  for  Slocum."  "The  Black  Flag"  and  other  plays.  One  of  his  latest  successes  has  been  in  the 
play  "In  Mizoora." 


HARIE  JANSEN. 

Miss  Marie  Jansen  is  a  Bostonlan  by  birth,  and  made  her  debut  at  the  Park  Theatre  in  her  native  city,  September 
13,  1881,  as  one  of  the  "  summer  girls  "  in  the  musical  comedy  of  "  Lawn  Tennis."  She  soon  became  one  of  the  brightest  stars 
In  the  galaxy  that  shone  in  the  comic  opera  productions  of  D'Oyiey  Carte  and  John  A.  McCaulI,  appearing  as  prima  donna  in 
"Olivette."  "lolanthe."  "The  Princess  of  Trebizonde,"  "Prince  Methusalem  "  and  "The  Beggar  Student."  Then  Charles 
Wyndham  induced  her  to  go  to  London  to  create  the  title  role  of  "  Featherbrain  "  at  the  Criterion  Theatre,  and  after  a  season 
there  she  returned  to  comic  opera  successes  in  "  Erminie  "  and  "  Nadj>'  "  at  the  New  York  Casino,  then  becoming  prima  donna 
with  Francis  Wilson's  company  until  recently  she  left  comic  opera  to  star  in  the  comedy  "Delmonico's  At  Six." 


NELSON  WHEATCROFT. 

Mr.  Wheatcroft  is  a  native  of  London,  and  made  liis  first  apr^arance  as  an  actor  in  1875.  at  Swansea,  South  Wales. 
Later  he  went  to  Sadler's  Wells  Theatre,  London,  and  supported  Miss  Bateman  in  "Leah,"  "Mary  Warner"  and  some 
Shakespearean  revivals.  Then  after  more  e.\perience  in  the  provinces  he  became  leading  man  of  the  first  English  company 
that  ever  went  up  the  River  Plate.  In  1885  he  went  to  the  Park  Theatre,  New  York,  and  played  in  "  Her  Sacrifice  "  and 
then  went  on  the  road  in  a  company  playing  "  Separation."  After  other  engagements  he  joined  the  New  York  Lyceum 
Company,  making  notable  success  as  Martin  Culver  in  "The  Wife"  and  Dick  Van  Buren  in  "The  Charity  Ball."  He  is 
now  leading  man  for  Charles  Frohman's  new  Empire  Theatre  Company. 


ANNIE  RUSSELL. 

No  actress  of  recent  years  made  more  rapid  progress  in  the  affections  of  American  playgoers  than  Annie  Russell  and 
the  Ill-health  that  compelled  her  to  retire  from  the  stage  two  years  ago  arrested  a  triumphant  career.  Born  in  Liverpool, 
England,  she  made  her  first  appearance  on  the  stage  at  Montreal  at  the  age  of  eleven.  She  was  afterward  seen  at  New 
York  in  a  juvenile  "Pinafore"  company  and  then  went  to  South  America  and  the  West  Indies,  appearing  in  a  most  varied 
repertory.  After  she  joined  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  Company  she  became  famous  in  "Esmeralda,"  taking  the  title  role, 
later  appearing  as  Ada  in  "Sealed  Instructions,"  Maggie  in  "Engaged,"  Sylvia  in  "Our  Society,"  Lady  Savlr  in  "Broken 
Hearts,"  Mabel  in  "Captain  Swift,"  and  as  Elaine,  the  latter,  perhaps,  her  most  notable  success. 


AHELIA  GLOVER. 

There  is  no  more  popular  danseuse  appearing^  before  the  American  public  than  Amelia  Glover.  In  private  life  she 
Is  Mrs.  John  H.  Russell,  and  she  is  now  a  leading  attraction  in  her  husband's  company.  She  has  a  perfect  knowledge 
of  her  art,  and  the  most  difticult  of  poses  and  steps  are  accomplished  by  her  with  ease  and  grace,  and  free  from  the  ap- 
pearance of  effort  that  so  mars  the  performances  of  many  other  professional  dancers.  She  never  encroaches  on  good 
taste,  and  this  is  one  reason  why  her  popularity  is  so  general.  Full  of  life  and  dash,  most  attractive  in  form  and  feature, 
she  combines  all  the  qualifications  that  make  the  best  ideal  in  terpsichorean  art,  and  to  her  graceful  accomplishments,  as 
much  as  to  any  other  factor  the  popularity  of  "Russell's  Comedians"  as  an  organization  is  due. 


JULIA    ARTHUR. 

Miss  Arthur,  who  has  become  widely  popular  during  the  past  four  years,  is  a  native  of  Hamilton,  Ontario.  At  the 
age  of  fifteen  she  made  her  first  professional  engagement  with  Daniel  E.  Bandmann,  the  German  tragedian.  She  played  minor 
parts  at  first,  but  her  progress  was  rapid  and  the  second  season  Mr.  Bandmann  assigned  her  leading  roles,  such  as  Por- 
tia. Juliet,  Desdemona  and  Ophelia.  After  that  she  went  to  Germany  and  England  to  study  her  art,  and  then  returned  to 
this  country,  and  has  since  been  identified  with  the  modern  drama.  For  the  past  two  years  she  has  been  with  A.  M. 
Palmer's  stock  company,  and  has  won  high  reputation  as  Lady  Windermere  in  Oscar  Wilde's  play,  "  Lady  Windermere's 
Fan,"  and  in  the  leading  role  of  T,  Henry  French's  production  of  "The  Prodigal  Daughter." 


LOUIS  F.  HASSEN. 

An  actor  who  has  won  a  prominent  position  is  Louis  F.  Massen,  a  native  of  Paris,  France,  but  whose  professional  career 
began  at  Booth's  Theatre,  New  York,  as  Paris  in  "Romeo  and  Juliet."  supponing  the  great  Adelaide  Neilson.  Later,  at  the 
Fifth  Avenue  Theatre  he  supported  Jefferson.  Mary  Anderson,  Edwin  Booth  and  Mme.  Modjeska,  then  joined  A.  M.  Palmer's 
Company  and  later  was  with  E.  S.  Willard.  Among  his  notable  characters  have  been  Ralph  in  "Saints  and  Sinners."  Prince 
Florian  in  "  Broken  Hearts,"  Bruel  in  "  La  Martyr,"  Louis  Perceval  in  "Jim  the  Penman,"  Sir  Tove  in  "Elaine,"  Laertes  in 
"Hamlet."  Cassio  in  "Othello,"  Julian  Chandler  in  "The  Middleman,"  Lord  Normantown  in  "A  Fool's  Paradise,"  Col.  Booker 
in  "John  Needham's  Double"  and  Jefferson  Stockton  in  "Aristocracy." 


MISS  HAUDE  ADAHS. 

Miss  Maude  Adams  was  horn  in  Salt  Lake  CiW  in  November,  1872.  Her  father's  name  was  Kisl<adden.  and  her 
mother,  whose  stage  name  was  Mrs.  Adams,  and  who  was  descenaed  from  the  celebrated  Adams  family  of  Massachusetts, 
was  leading  woman  of  a  stock  company  at  the  principal  theatre  at  Salt  Lake  City.  Maude  appeared  in  several  child's  parts 
In  the  west,  went  to  school,  and  at  sixteen  joined  the  Lyceum  Company,  of  New  York,  taking  the  part  of  a  New  England 
school  girl  in  "A  Midnight  Bell."  She  aftenvard  joined  Charles  Frohmann's  company,  and  created  an  excellent  impression 
in  ingenue  parts,  finally  scoring  a  great  success  as  the  heroine  Suzanne  in  "  The  Masked  Ball."  since  which  she  has 
been  prominent  in  other  leading  roles ;  and  is  now  leading  lady  supporting  John  Drew. 


HAY  IRWIN. 

This  popular  comedienne  is  of  Canadian  birth,  having  first  seen  the  light  at  Whitby.  Ontario.  She  made  her  first 
appearance  on  the  stage  at  Buffalo,  in  February,  1876,  at  the  Adelphi  Theatre,  under  the  management  of  Daniel  Shelby. 
In  1877  she  and  her  sister  Flora  joined  Tony  Pastor's  company,  and  they  did  short  sketches  and  sang  duets  together  until 
1883,  when  May  Irwin  joined  Augustin  Daly's  company.  She  remained  with  that  company  four  years,  creating  the  part  of 
Susan  in  "A  Night  Off,"  Betsy  in  "Nancy  &  Co."  and  a  number  of  others.  Afterward  she  was  with  Charles  Frohman 
and  is  now  in  Rich  and  Harris'  company.  She  is  a  general  favorite,  bright,  vivacious  and  a  hard  worker,  who  has  won 
her  own  way. 


QUS.  WILLIAMS. 

As  a  delineator  of  "  Dutch"  comedy  no  actor  is  better  known  than  Gus.  Williams.  He  was  born  in  New  York  City. 
July  19.  1848.  and  on  August  12,  1862,  enlisted  in  Company  F.  84th  Indiana  Volunteer  Intantry,  serving  until  the  close  of 
the  war.  He  then  joined  the  J.  B.  Ashton  Dramatic  Troupe  at  Huntsville.  Ala.,  his  first  part  being  Carney  in  "  The 
Pirate's  Legacy."  He  was  with  Tony  Pastor  from  1868  to  1878.  as  Dutch  comedian  and  vocalist,  writing  and  singing  "Kei- 
ser  Do  You  Want  to  Buy  a  Dog,"  "Dot  Leetle  German  Band"  and  other  popular  songs.  In  August.  1879,  he  began  to 
star  as  J.  Adolph  Dinkel  in  "Our  German  Senator,"  which  he  has  followed  with  other  German  comedy  parts,  now  playing 
Professor  Krantz  in  "April  Fool." 


CORINNE. 

One  of  the  most  popular  and  successful  young;  actresses  of  the  country  is  undoubtedly  Corinne,  daughter  of  Mrs.  Jennie 
Kimball,  who  has  personally  managed  her  through  her  successful  career.  Corinne  has  been  on  the  stage  since  childhood,  her 
first  character  being  Buttercup  in  "Pinafore,"  played  in  a  juvenile  company  at  the  Boston  Museum.  She  was  aftenvard  in  a 
juvenile  "Cinderella"  company,  playing  the  title  role,  and  year  after  year  she  added  new  successes,  among  her  latest  being  in 
the  operatic  extravaganzas  of  "Arcadia,"  "Monte  Christo,  Jr."  and  "Hendrik  Hudson."  At  H.  R.  Jacobs'  many  theatres 
throughout  ttie  country,  Corinne  is,  of  all  the  stars  that  appear  in  them,  the  prime  favorite.  Her  beauty  and  vivacity  are  most 
valuable  aids  to  her  art,  which  is  thoroughly  trained,  and  her  success  as  a  drawing  attraction  increases  each  season. 


HARY  ANDERSON. 

Althoufjh  since  she  became  Mrs.  Navarro  about  two  years  ago,  Mary  Anderson  has  not  been  seen  on  the  stage,  she 
still  holds  a  strong  place  in  the  favor  of  the  American  public.  She  was  born  in  San  Francisco,  but  brought  up  at  Louis- 
ville, Ky..  and  after  having  lessons  from  the  best  instructors  made  her  debut  at  McAuley's  Theatre,  in  that  city,  as  Juliet. 
For  several  years  she  was  seen  all  over  this  country  in  the  leading  roles  of  Shakespeare  and  the  other  great  dramatists, 
and  then  went  to  the  Lyceum  Theatre,  London,  making  fame  for  herself  as  Parthenia.  Pauline,  Galatea  and  Juliet,  and  in 
other  roles,  revisiting  the  United  States  in  i88g.  She  had  reached  a  position  of  recognized  leadership  when  she  married  and 
retired  from  stage  life. 


STUART  ROBSON. 

Unless  it  be  Joseph  Jefferson,  no  American  comedian  fiolds  higher  favor  with  the  public  than  Stuart  Robson.  He  is 
a  Marylander  by  birth  and  made  his  first  appearance  on  the  stage  at  the  Baltimore  Museum  on  January  5,  1B52.  His  first 
great  success  came  in  about  1870  as  Captain  Crossfree  in  the  burlesque  of  "BiaclK-Eyed  Susan"  at  Boston,  and  afterward 
at  New  Yori<,  Later  he  and  W.  H  Crane,  having  made  great  success  in  "Our  Boarding  House."  organized  reviv- 
als of  "The  Comedy  of  Errors"  and  "Merry  Wives  of  Windsor,"  and  finally  produced  "  The  Henrietta."  the  most  pheno- 
minally  successful  play  of  modern  times.  Separating  from  Mr.  Crane  in  1880.  Mr.  Robson  has  since  successfully  revived  "The 
Comedy  of  Errors"  and  "She  Stoops  to  Conquer."  playing  Dromio  of  Syracuse  and  Tony  Lumpkin. 


HAY  WALDRON   ROBSON. 

It  was  b\-  the  much  used  road  of  amateur  performances  of  "Pinafore  '  that  May  Waldron  found  her  way  to  the  pro- 
fessional stage.  She  was  horn  and  educated  at  Hamilton,  Ontario,  from  whence  her  parents  removed  to  Chicago.  There 
she,  joined  the  choir  of  St.  Paul's  Church,  acquired  the  "Pinafore"  habit  with  its  resulting  ambition  for  stage  life,  then  joined 
Augustin  Da!\-"s  stock  company,  from  which  she  went  to  Robson  and  Crane.  She  appeared  in  the  "  Comedy  of  Errors," 
then  made  a  success  in  "Merry  Wives"  and  later  took  the  part  of  the  widow  in  "The  Henrietta."  She  became  Mrs.  Stuart 
Robson  at  New  York  about  two  years  ago  and  now  plays  FCate  Hardcastle  to  her  husband's  Tony  Lumpkin  in  "She  Stoops 
to  Conquer,"  as  well  as  her  other  parts  befo-e  named. 


WILLIAM  H.  CRANE. 

One  of  the  greatest  comedians  of  our  ag;e  is  William  Henry  Crane,  native  of  Leicester.  Mass.  He  made  his  professional 
debut  at  Utica.  N.  Y.,  July  i  j.  i86j,  as  the  Notary  in  "The  Daughter  of  the  Regiment,"  under  the  management  of  Mrs.  Harriet 
Holman  He  remained  with  that  company  almost  continuously  for  eight  years,  and  was  then  for  four  years  with  the  Oates  Opera 
Co.  He  became  leading  comedian  of  Hooley's  Slock  Company,  Chicago,  and  in  1876  he  and  Stuart  Robson  appeared  at  the 
Park  Theatre,  New  York,  in  "Our  Boarding  House."  Then  followed  the  famous  Robson-Crane  partnership  with  numerous 
successes  ending  in  "The  Henrietta."  They  parted  in  September,  i88q,  since  which  Mr.  Crpne,  as  an  individual  star,  has 
produced  "On  Probation,"  "The  Senator."  "For  Money  "  "The  Ameriijrti  Minister"  and  ''Brother  John." 


HARIE  PRESCOTT. 

Amonj;  the  prominent  people  of  the  stage  recently  removed  by  death  is  Marie  Prescott,  an  actress  who  mad:^  an  ex- 
cellent reputation  for  histrionic  ability.  She  was  born  near  Paris.  Ky..  in  1S53,  and  after  engaging  as  a  governess  for  a  year 
decided  to  become  an  actress,  and  in  1876  made  her  debut  at  the  Grand  Opera  House,  Cincinnati,  as  Lady  Macbeth  to  Frank 
Roche's  Macbeth,  and  during  the  same  season  played  Lady  Teazle,  Lady  Guy  Spanker  and  Meg  Merriles.  A  season  in  Brook- 
lyn followed,  after  which  she  became  leading  lady  for  John  McCullough  and  later  was  with  the  elder  Salvini.  After  iS3;  she 
starred  in  many  plays  and  in  1886  began  starring  jointly  with  R.  D.  MacLean,  whom  she  aftenvard  married,  in  "  The  Gladiator," 
"Cleopatra"  and  other  plays.     She  died  August  28,  1893. 


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LEWIS  nORRISON. 

Corn  in  Jamaica.  West  Indies.  fortN-ei^ht  sears  ago,  Lewis  Morrison  had  scarcely  attained  his  majority,  when  he 
became  an  officer  in  the  United  States  Army,  In  which  he  served  for  three  years  and  six  months,  and  was  one  of  the  for- 
lorn hope  at  Port  Hudson.  In  1S67  he  entered  the  dramatic  profession  as  walking;  jjentleman  at  The  Varieties  Theatre, 
New  Orleans.  La.,  under  Lawrence  Barrett's  management,  first  appearing  as  Capt.  Amersfort  in  "Loan  of  a  Lover."  He 
made  rapid  progress  in  his  art  and  afterward  appeared  as  lago  with  Tomasso  Salvini.  Edwin  Forrest.  Edwin  Booth  and 
Charlotte  Cushman  and  in  other  great  roles,  before  starring  on  his  own  account.  One  of  his  leading  characters  ls  that 
C-  Menhiito  in  Goethe's  "Faust"  under  his  own  management,  now  in  its  seventh  year. 


MINNIE  MADDEN. 

The  father  of  Minnie  Madden,  whose  name  was  Davey.  was  a  noted  theatrical  manager,  and  Minnie  was  born  at 
New  Orleans,  La.,  during  a  tour  of  the  company.  She  grew  up  in  the  theatre  and  at  the  age  of  three  years  appeared 
at  Little  Rock.  Ark.,  as  the  Duke  of  York  in  ■'  Richard  III,"  At  twelve  she  was  playing  alternately  leading  roles  and  old 
women,  and  at  fifteen  she  became  a  star,  and  her  manager  placed  her  in  several  melodramas  which  were  successfully  pre- 
sented through  the  country  She  retired  from  the  stage  suddenly,  but  it  was  to  devote  herself  to  preparation  for  a  higher 
class  of  work  She  married  Harrison  Grey  Fiske,  the  playwright,  in  whose  "Hester  Crewe"  she  has  made  her  return  to 
the  stage  after  four  years'  retirement. 


FRANCIS  WILSON. 

The  first  professional  appearance  of  Ihis  now  famous  comedian  was  in  a  minstrel  company.  Althougn  successful  he 
was  so  anxious  to  join  the  legitimate  profession  that  in  1878  he  left  a  salary  of  $100  per  week  to  accept  one  of  $15  at  the 
Chestnut  Street  Theatre.  Philadelphia,  his  first  part  being  in  "London  Assurance."  He  soon  gained  prominence  in  comedy 
roles  and  next  season  played  M'liss  with  Annie  Pixley.  Then  he  went  hack  to  Philadelphia,  played  Sam.  Gerridge  in 
"Caste"  and  Sergeant  Jone's-in  "Ours."  He  started  out  in  comic  opera  as  Sir  Joseph  Porter  in  "Pinafore."  became  lead- 
ing comedian  of  McCaull's' company  .and  then  of  the  Casino.  New  York,  and  then  organijed  his  own  company,  making 
great  successes  in  "The  Oolah,"  "The  Merry  Monarch"  and  "The  Lion  Tamer." 


KATE  CLAXTON. 

Miss  Claxton,  whose  family  name  was  Cone,  is  a  Virginian  by  birth.  With  the  exception  of  a  few  weeks  traveling,  her 
first  professional  appearance  was  in  Augustin  Daly's  company  at  the  old  Fifth  Avenue  Theatre  New  York.  She  later  played 
leading  comedy  parts  at  the  Union  Square  Theatre  under  A.  M.  Palmer,  and  in  1872  created  the  famous  Louise  in  "The  Two 
Orphans,"  her  first  emotional  part,  She  starred  in  that  play  under  Mr.  Palmer-  .nanag'ement  but  purchased  the  play  in  1877. 
The  following  year  she  married  Charles  A  Stevenson,  and  the  couple  have  since  traveled  with  '"  The  Twn  Orphans,"  *'  Sea  of 
Ice,"  "Double  Marriage,  '  "Cruel  London."  "Pauvrette"  and  other  plays  adapted  to  Miss  Claxton  s  great  abilities  as  an  emo- 
tional actress.     It  is.  however,  as  Louse  that  she  is  most  widel>'  known. 


WILTON  LACKAYE. 

Mr.  Lackaye  is  a  notable  actor  who  enjoys  the  dislinction  of  having  played  more  orijjmai  parts  in  New  York  in  the  last 
five  years  than  any  other  actor  now  on  the  stage.  He  is  a  native  of  Loudoun  County.  Virginia,  was  originally  designed 
for  the  priesthood  and  educated  with  that  view  at  Ottawa  College,  Canada,  and  Georgetown  University.  Doubting  his  vo- 
cation for  the  ministry  he  studied  law  for  a  year,  hut  in  1883  went  on  the  stage  wrth  1  awrence  Barrett  in  his  production  of 
"Francesca  da  Rimini,"  at  the  Star  Theatre,  New  York.  He  has  since  been  with  many  companies,  his  more  notable  roles 
being  Prince  Saviani  in  "Jocelyn,"  Don  Stephano  in  "Featherbrain,"  Jefferson  Stockton  in  "Aristocracy"  De  Noirvllle  in 
'Roger  Le  Honte"  and  Solomon  Strong  in  ''The  Idler" 


LULU  GLASER. 

Among  the  newer  stars  thai  have  appeared  in  the  theatrical  tirmament  none  shine  with  more  pleasant  brilliancy  than  Miss 
Lulu  Glaser.  who  is  now  the  leading  comedienne  of  the  Francis  Wilson  Opera  Company.  Miss  Glaser  is  a  Pittsburgh  girl,  who 
from  early  childhood  showed  a  liking  for  music,  and  who.  being  blessed  with  a  good  voice,  was  made  a  member  of  the  Francis 
Wilson  Company  two  seasons  ago.  She  was  understudy  for  Miss  Marie  Jansen.  and  when  this  lady  fell  ill  she  took  her  place, 
making  a  decided  hit  in  the  roles  which  had  been  Jansen's  and  especially  as  Javotte  in  "Erminie."  Since  then  she  has  kept  the 
position  in  the  Wilson  company,  and  has  become  a  great  favorite,  combining  the  art  that  comes  from  hard  study  and  natural 
ability,  with  special  attractions  of  face,  grace  and  form. 


riAUD  HARRISON. 

The  leading  lady  of  the  Daniel  Frohman  Lyceum  Comedy  Company  has  been  a  rublic  favorite  for  several  years,  her  first 
Important  work  having  been  done  with  the  Union  Square  Theatre  Company,  under  the  management  of  A.  M.  Palmer,  whose 
famous  productions  of  "The  Banker's  Daughter,"  "The  Two  Orphans,"  "Led  Astray,"  and  other  noted  plays  made  it  the  strong- 
est American  stock  company  of  its  day.  Afterward,  with  the  same  manager,  she  was  a  member  of  the  stock  company  of  Palmer's 
Theatre,  New  'York,  which  she  left  to  join  Daniel  Frohman's  forces.  Equally  artistic  in  emotional  and  comedy  roles,  she  has  re- 
cently been  seen  in  "The  Guardsman,"  "Americans  Abroad"  and  the  other  plays  of  the  Lyceum  Comedy  Company's  repertoire, 
her  work  in  these  adding  to  the  high  favor  with  which  she  is  regarded. 


niNNA  K.  GALE. 


Miss  Gale  was  born  in  New  Jerse> .  but  her  father  dyinfj  she  went  with  her  mother  to  Germany  and  was  placed  in  a 
school  at  Frankfort.  Returning  to  this  country,  she  finished  her  studies  in  New  York.  She  took  to  private  theatricals  and 
determining  to  adopt  the  stage  as  a  vocation  sought  a  professional  engagement,  which,  in  1885.  she  procured  in  the  com- 
pany of  the  late  Lawrence  Barrett.  She  made  such  rapid  progress  that  when  Marie  Wainwright.  the  leading  lady,  left  the 
company.  Miss  Gale  was  selected  to  take  her  place,  and  she  was  retained  as  leading  lady  when  Booth  and  Barrett  joined 
forces.  After  the  death  of  Mr.  Barrett  she  decided  to  star,  and  has  since  made  an  excellent  reputation  in  the  leading  roles 
of  tragedy,  notably  in  "Ophelia." 


WILLIAM  J.  LEflOYNE. 

A  veteran  actor,  whose  art  has  contributed  most  effectively  to  the  fame  of  many  of  the  greatest  of  American  theatri- 
cal companies  is  Mr.  William  J.  LeMoyne,  for  the  past  five  seasons  with  Daniel  Frohman's  Lyceum  Company.  He  was 
born  in  Boston  in  1831,  made  his  first  professional  appearance  at  Portland.  Me..  May  10.  1852,  as  First  Officer  in  "The 
Lady  of  Lyons"  and  played  with  G,  F.  Marchant,  E.  L.  Davenport  and  others,  until  the  breaking  out  of  the  war.  He  aided 
in  recruiting  Company  B,  Twenty-eighth  Massachusetts  Volunteers,  was  lieutenant  and  afterward  captain,  commanding  his 
company  In  several  battles  until,  being  wounded  at  South  Mountain,  he  was  incapacitated  and  honorably  discharged.  He 
returned  to  the  stage  and  has  shown  great  artistic  ability  in  depicting  old  men's  pars. 


GRACE  GOLDEN. 

Miss  Golden,  who  is  now  playing  the  part  of  Donna  Inez  in  "Panjandrum  with  the  De  Wolf  Hopper  company,  is  a 
native  of  New  Harmony,  Posey  Count>-,  Indiana.  She  studied  at  the  College  of  Music,  Cincinnati,  and  afterward,  in  New 
York,  under  Madame  Maretzek  and  Madame  Fursch-Madi.  She  appeared  in  Abbey's  Italian  Opera  Company  at  the  Metro- 
politan Opera  House  in  small  parts  while  studying,  preparatory  to  a  regular  appearance,  and  she  made  her  debut  in  comic 
opera  December  8,  1889,  as  Cerise  in  "  Erminie"  at  the  New  York  Casino  She  played  many  understudies  at  very  short 
notice,  won  her  way  by  hard  work  that  brought  improvement  in  her  art,  and  has  well  earned  the  success  and  popularity 
she  now  enjoys. 


KATHRYN  KIDDER. 

Althoug^h  she  was  born  in  Newark,  New  Jersey,  it  was  in  the  classic  and  academic  village  of  Evanston,  a  suburb  of 
Chicago,  that  Miss  Kathryn  Kidder  lived  from  early  childhood  until  she  went  to  New  York  to  receive  training  in  dramatic 
art.  So  thorough  was  the  instruction  and  so  complete  her  capacity  to  profit  by  it  that  she  successfully  made  her  debut  in  1885 
at  Chicago,  as  leading  lady  in  Frank  Mayo's  company,  the  part  being  that  of  Lucy  Fairweather  in  "The  Streets  of  New 
York."  She  afterward  became  noted  as  the  original  "Dearest"  in  "Little  Lord  Fauntleroy."  and  has  played  leading  roles 
in  William  Gillett's  "Held  By  the  Enemy"  and  with  Joseph  Haworth  in  "The  Leavenworth  Case"  and  in  many  other  not- 
able modern  dramas. 


SYDNEY  ARHSTRONG. 

Miss  Armstrong  was  born  at  Memphis.  Tena  .  her  father.  Mr  A.  Wells,  being  a  prominent  merchant.  When  she  was 
an  infant  the  family  moved  to  New  Yorl<  and  later  went  west,  and  it  was  with  a  small  company  traveling  through  Illinois, 
that  Miss  Wells,  as  Sydney  Armstrong,  made  her  professional  debut.  Later  she  secured  a  position  in  the  stock  company  of 
the  Front  Street  Theatre.  Baltimore,  and  was  afterward  engaged  to  play  Arte  O'Neil  in  "The  Shaughraun"  by  Dion  Boucicault. 
Next  came  the  dual  part  in  "Hoodman  Blind."  and  after  that  the  leading  female  roles  in  "The  Still  Alarm"  and  "  The  Burglar.' 
In  the  summer  of  i8qo  she  ipined  Charles  Frohroan's  stock  company,  in  which  she  is  now  leading  lady,  her  latest  success  being 


•The  Girl  I  Left  Behind 


joined 
Me." 


CHARLES  S.  DICKSON. 

Mr,  Dickson  has  traveled  the  entire  theatrical  road  from  supernumary  to  star.  He  began  in  the  former  capacity  in 
Kiralfy's  "Around  the  World  in  Eighty  Days,"  then  was  utijity  man  in  the  Brool<lyn  Theatre  the  year  before  it  was  destroyed 
by  fire,  later  walking  gentleman  at  the  Brooklyn  Park  Theatre  until  stock  companies  went  out  of  existence,  then  with  diff- 
erent traveling  companies,  developing  into  a  popular  light  comedian  and  creating  numerous  original  parts,  including  Jack 
Dexter  in  "  The  Wife."  at  the  Lyceum  Theatre.  New  York,  Sam  Freeborn  in  "  Power  of  the  Press."  Lord  Northwick  in 
"The  Merchant."  Sir  Elliot  Sparkins  in  "Husbands  and  Wives."  and  numerous  others.  He  is  now  starring  in  "A  Member 
of  the  Bar,"  "Incoj."  and  other  plays. 


FLORA  WALSH  HOYT. 

One  of  the  greatest  losses  to  the  stage  during  iSq;  was  experienced  in  the  death  of  Flora  Walsh  Ho\l.  wife  of 
Charles  H.  Hoyt,  dramatic  author  and  manager.  She  came  of  a  theatrical  family,  her  mother,  Mrs.  Alice  Walsh,  being  a 
well  known  character  actress.  Flora  Walsh  was  horn  in  San  Francisco,  July  25.  1870,  and  began  her  theatrical  career  as 
Josephine  in  a  juvenile  "Pinafore"  company,  at  twelve  years  of  age.  She  was  afterward  engaged  as  soubrette  with  Charlie 
Reed's  "Muldoon's  Picnic"  company,  and  later  joined  Hoyt  and  Thomas  in  "A  Rag  Baby."  Later  she  appeared  in  Hoyt's 
other  plays  and  married  the  author  in  July,  18S7.  The  last  character  she  created  was  that  of  Bossy  Brander  in  "A  Texas 
Steer,"  in  which,  too,  her  greatest  success  was  made. 


LOIE  FULLER. 

Born  on  a  farm  near  Chicago  it  was  in  that  city,  at  the  Academy  of  Music,  playing  children's  parts  in  a  stock  com- 
pany that  Loie  Fuller  began  a  career  that  was  destined  to  make  her  the  "rage"  of  Paris.  She  began  her  career  in  the 
legitimaie  drama  and  appeared  in  old  and  new  comedies,  melodramas  and  comic  operas  until  she  concluded  that  farce-comedy 
gave  her  the  best  chance  for  success.  Then  she  invented  the  "serpentine"  dance  and  made  herself  famous,  and  after 
much  success  at  home  went  abroad,  dancing  at  Berlin,  Hamburg  and  Paris.  She  is  now  in  the  latter  CTty.  where  in  the 
new  and  sensational  dances  she  has  created  she  has  become  the  chief  attraction  of  the  Folies  Begere.  at  a  salary  of  iS.ooo 
francs  a  month. 


HENRY  IRVING. 

Henry  Irving  made  his  stage  debut  at  Sunderland,  England,  in  September,  1856,  as  the  Duke  of  Orleans  in  "Richelieu." 
The  next  year  he  joined  the  company  at  the  Theatre  Royal,  Edinburgh,  where  he  played  in  many  and  varied  parts  with 
many  of  the  greatest  actors.  He  continued  in  the  provinces  until  1866,  when  he  went  to  London,  appearing  at  the  St.  James 
Theatre  as  Doricourt  in  'The  Belle's  Stratagem."  His  first  great  success  was  at  the  \audeville  Theatre  as  Digby  Grand 
in  "The  Two  Roses."  but  he  reached  the  pinnacle  of  fame  when  on  November  20,  1871-  he  appeared  at  the  Lyceum  as 
Mathias  in  "The  Bells."  Since  then  he  has  been  recognized  both  in  England  and  America  as  one  of  the  world's  greatest 
actors  in  all  of  the  leading  tragic  roles,  and  especially  in  those  of  Shakespeare. 


ELLEN  TERRY. 

Miss  Terry,  now  recognized  as  one  of  the  g:reatest  actresses  in  tiie  world,  comes  of  a  faTniI\'  of  actors.  She  was 
born  at  Coventry,  Ens>land.  in  184S.  was  seen  on  the  sla^e  in  pantomime  when  but  four  \ears  old.  and  made  her  actual  debut  at 
eight  with  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Charles  Kean  as  Mamilus  in  "The  Winter's  Tale."  After  riaying  juvenile  characters  she  made  a  suc- 
cess in  ingenue  parts,  notably  Gertrude  in  "The  Little  Treasure,"  and  made  rapid  progress  until  when  she  created  the  part  of 
the  heroine  in  W  G.  Will's  play  "Olivia'  ;  it  made  her  famous.  In  1878  she  joined  the  Lyceum  company,  and  becoming  asso- 
ciated with  Henry  Irving  has  pLaved  the  heroine  to  his  principal  roles,  and  shares  with  him  a  fame  that  is  world  wide.  She  is  a 
special  favorite  with  American  audiences. 


WILLIAM  TERRISS. 

William  Terriss,  although  his  introduction  to  American  playgoers  was  as  a  supporter  of  the  great  Henry  Irving,  has 
in  himself  merits  that  not  even  the  greater  ones  of  his  principal  could  obscure,  and  he  has  won  for  himself  a  generous 
meed  of  favor  in  this  country.  In  London,  where  he  was  born  in  1849,  he  has  long  been  popular.  He  was  educated  at 
Windermere  and  at  Jesus  College,  Oxford,  was  for  a  time  in  the  Royal  Navy,  but  entered  the  dramatic  profession  in  i86g, 
at  Birmingham,  later  becoming  a  member  of  the  Bancroft's  Prince  of  Wales  Theatre  Company  in  London.  From  thence  he 
went  to  the  Drury  Lane  Theatre  and  he  was  identified  with  melodrama  until  1878,  since  which  he  has  been  associated  with 
the  higher  forms  of  comedy. 


OWEN  FAWCETT. 

Although  of  English  birth,  having  been  born  in  London  in  i8j8,  Owen  Fawcett  is  an  American  actor,  his  first  appear- 
ance on  the  stage  having  been  in  this  county  in  1853.  He  soon  became  a  popular  representative  of  the  best  school  of 
comedy,  and  was  a  member  of  several  of  the  best  companies  in  the  eastern  states  in  the  old  stock  company  days,  support- 
ing, in  leading  comedy  roles,  many  of  the  most  noted  actors.  For  several  seasons  past  he  has  been  one  of  the  leadin;:;; 
members  of  Frohman's  New  York  Lyceum  Theatre  company,  and  has  created  many  of  the  most  important  character  roles 
in  the  modern  dramas  presented  by  that  excellent  organization.  He  is  a  prominent  favorite  with  the  public  in  all  the  great 
■Cities  of  the  countr>'. 


ADA  REMAN. 

No  American  comedienne  has  wider  fame  and  favor  than  Ada  Rehan.  She  was  born  in  Limerick.  Ireland.  April  23.  i860, 
and  when  she  was  five  years  old,  came  to  this  country  Her  first  appearance  was  as  a  substitute  for  an  actress  disabled 
by  illness  in  "Across  the  Continent'  of  which  her  brother-in-law.  Oliver  Byron,  was  the  star.  A  \ear  later  she  made  her 
regular  debut,  and  she  was  soon  playing  Ophelia.  Desdemona  and  other  Shakespearean  heroines  with  such  stars  as  Edwin 
Booth,  John  McCullough  and  Lawrence  Barrett.  She  became  leading  lady  of  Augustin  Daly's  Company  in  1878,  and  has 
since  been  the  brig^ht,  particular  star  of  that  famous  organization  in  its  successes  in  England  as  well  as  in  this  country', 
appearing  in  many  ^reat  comedy  roles. 


PAUL  ARTHUR. 

Among  the  successful  plays  of  recent  introduction  is  "The  Nominee."  in  which  Paul  Arthur  and  Robert  Hilliard  have 
been  jointly  starring.  Mr.  Arthur  is  a  comedian  of  ability  and  had  been  connected  with  several  companies,  doing  capable 
work  before  he  made  his  conspicuous  success  by  his  excellent  work  as  Brooklyn  Bridge  in  Charles  H.  Hoyt's  farce-comedy 
"A  Tin  Soldier."  He  was  then  for  several  seasons  under  Frohman's  management  as  leading  comedian,  in  which  he  added 
to  his  reputation,  creating  a  number  of  part.s  and  remaining  with  that  company  until  he  started  out  in  "The  Nominee." 
for  the  seasons  of  1895-94,  which  has  been  presented  in  all  of  the  leading  cities  of  the  country, 
and  Arthur  have  added  a  new  play.  "The  Sleep  Walker."  which  gives  promise  of  success. 


To  this  Messrs.  Hilliard 


SADIE  MARTINOT. 

Few  actresses  have  won  favor  in  so  wide  a  range  of  work  as  Sadie  Martinot.  Beginning  her  stage  career  in  the 
chorus  in  "Cupid"  at  the  Eagle  Theatre.  New  Yorl<.  she  afterward  became  a  member  of  the  Boston  Museum  Stocl<  Com- 
pany, then  played  in  comic  opera  in  London,  afterward  tool<  leading  roles  in  Irish  drama  with  Dion  Boucicault ;  later  created 
"Nadjy"  in  Chassaigne's  opera  of  that  name  at  the  New  York  Casino,  and  then  went  to  Amberg  s  Theatre  to  play  Bettina 
in  the  "Mascot"  in  German.  In  1892.  at  the  Garden  Theatre,  New  York,  she  created  the  title  role  in  "Madame  de  Pompa- 
dour"; then  played  Dora  in  "Diplomacy"  with  the  Coghlans,  and  is  now  engaged  to  play  Camille.  Frou-Frou  and  other 
emotional  roles  at  the  Grand  Opera  House.  Boston. 


HILTON  NOBLES. 

There  are  few  plays  of  a  sensational  character  that  have  so  long  stood  the  test  of  public  approval  as  "  The  Phcenix."  Its 
author  and  star  is  Milton  Nobles,  who,  after  having  gained  more  experience  than  fame  as  a  newspaper  writer,  took  to  the 
stage.  He  traveled  with  several  companies  in  the  west  until  he  wrote  and  produced  "The  Phcenix."  which  won  instant 
success.  He  played  the  dual  roles  of  Carroll  Graves  and  Jim  Bludsoe  in  that  drama  for  years  before  producing  his  other 
plays.  *'Love  and  Law,"  "From  Sire  to  Son"  and  "For  Revenue  Only."  but  more  recently  has  returned  to  "The  Phoenix," 
which  seems  to  have  lost  none  of  its  old-time  popularity,  and  in  which  Mr.  Nobles  and  his  wife,  DoIIie  Nobles,  are  known 
throughout  the  country. 


DOLLIE    NOBLES. 

The  wife  of  Milton  Nobles,  playwright  and  star  actor,  is  a  daughter  of  a  Cincinnati  merchant.  She  launched  info 
stage  life  and  matrimony  at  about  the  same  time ;  at  least  it  was  as  Dollie  Nobles  and  in  the  character  of  the  flower  girl 
in  "The  Phcenix"  that  she  first  became  prominently  known  to  the  American  public.  Almost  her  whole  professional  career 
has  been  in  connection  with  that  and  other  plays  as  the  leading  lady  of  her  tiusband's  company,  although  for  one  season 
she  supported  Charles  Dickson  in  ■•  Incog."  Of  late,  however,  she  has  returned  to  "The  Phcenix,"  and  her  work  in  the 
character  of  the  flower  girl  is  one  of  the  principal  features  in  keeping  up  the  interest  in  that  play,  and  she  is  equally  effect- 
ive in  the  other  dramas  that  make  up  the  Milton  Nobles  repeitoire. 


BLANCHE  WALSH. 

In  a  comparatively  short  professional  career  Miss  Blanche  Walsh  has  maJe  rapid  progress  in  her  art  and  in  pubhc  favor, 
one  of  her  most  recent  successes  being  as  Diana  Stockton,  the  principal  female  rote  in  Bronson  Howard's  "Aristocracy."  She 
was  born  in  New  York,  January  4.  1873,  and  after  a  course  in  the  Lyceum  School  of  Acting  in  New  York,  became  a  member  of 
Marie  Wainwright's  company,  making  her  debut  as  Olivia  in  "Twelfth  Night,"  at  Chicago,  in  September,  1889.  She  remained 
with  that  company  until  1892,  since  which  time  she  has  been  in  Charles  Frohman's  company.  Since  her  debut  she  has  played 
Queen  Elizabeth  in  "  Amy  Robsart."  Florence  Marygold  in  "  My  Uncle's  Will,"  Zamora  in  "  The  Honeymoon,"  Grace  Harka- 
way  in  "London  Assurance"  and  Madeline  in  "Frederick  Lemaitre." 


PATTI  ROSA. 

One  oOhe  best  known  and  most  popular  of  the  soubrette  stars  is  Patti  Rosa,  who  has  been  playing  at  the  head  of 
her  own  company  for  about  eight  years.  Before  that  she  had  shown  the  promise  that  Ww.s  in  her  by  her  work  in  other 
companies.  When  she  first  appeared  as  a  star  it  was  In  "Zip"  and  other  plays  that  had  beer,  made  famous  by  Lotta,  and 
after  making  a  success  of  these  roles,  which  she  played  for  several  years,  she  added  "  Doliy  Varden."  "Dixie"  and  other 
plays.  Miss  Rosa  is  full  of  vivacity  and  mirth,  and  in  soubrette  roles  is  a  favorite  in  all  parts  of  the  country,  her  com- 
pany meeting  with  marked  success.  The  fact  that  she  has  succeeded  in  characters  where  the  public  had  become  accus- 
tomed to  Lotta,  sufficiently  indicates  her  abilit>'. 


FREDERICK  PAULDING. 


Mr.  Paulding  enjoys  the  distinction  of  having  been  born  at  West  Point  Cadet  Barracl<s.  His  father,  Lieut.  Dodge, 
was  instructor  in  tactics  there,  and  his  >oung  wife,  who  had  been  a  Miss  Paulding,  was  with  him.  When  Frederick  Pauld- 
ing decided  to  become  an  actor  he  found  the  stage  doors  barred  against  him.  His  mother.  Mrs.  Dodge,  leased  for  hii.i 
the  old  Lyceum  Theatre,  and  supported  by  a  first  -  class  company,  he  made  his  debut  February  17.  1879.  as  Bertuccio  in 
■'  The  Fool's  Revenge,"  later  producing  "  Hamlet"  and  the  "  Lady  of  Lyons."  For  two  years  he  was  successful  in  these 
and  other  parts  when  he  fell  ill.  and  remained  an  invalid  until  1884.  He  was  leading  man  with  Margaret  Mather  for  si.\ 
years  and  has  recently  been  leading  surport  for  Thomas  W.  Keene. 


CARRIE  TURNER. 

An  excellent  actress,  who  has  created  many  important  roles  in  favorite  modern  dramas  is  Miss  Carrie  Turner,  favor- 
ably known  to  American  playgoers,  and  especially  to  those  of  New  York  and  Boston,  where  she  was  for  several  years 
leading  lady  in  prominent  companies.  She  was  the  original  of  "Niobe"  in  the  play  of  that  name,  and  also  created  the  part 
of  Mrs.  Eastlake  Chapel,  in  "The  Crust  of  Society."  She  was  the  leading  lady  of  the  Boston  Theatre  Stock  Company  for 
some  time  before  starting  out  as  a  star  in  "  The  Edge  of  Society,"  for  the  season  of  18Q3-94.  Miss  Turner  has  earned 
her  way  to  public  favor  b>'  hard  work  and  careful  stud\'.  and  is  thoroughly  artistic  in  all  she  does,  showing  great  versa- 
lilitv  as  well  as  ability. 


LOUIS  JAHES. 

Mr.  James  has  long  been  known  as  an  able  and  popular  actor.  He  was  born  at  Fremont,  111.,  in  1842.  and  in  1863 
began  his  stage  career  as  a  member  of  McAuley's  stock  company  at  Louisville,  from  which  he  went  to  Mrs.  John  Drew's  com- 
pany at  the  Arch  Street  Theatre.  Philadelphia.  In  1871  he  became  leading  man  at  Augustin  Daly's  Fifth  Avenue  Theatre, 
New  York,  and  was  later  in  McVicker's  company  at  Chicago  and  Maguire's  in  San  Francisco.  Later  he  was  leading  man 
for  Lawrence  Barrett  for  five  years,  and  in  1879  married  Miss  Marie  Wainwright.  leading  lady  of  that  company.  He  and 
his  wife  starred  from  1886  to  i88g  in  tragedy,  but  they  have  since  played  separately.  Mr.  James  gave  up  his  starring 
tour  to  appear  in  "The  Soudan."  and  recently  has  starred  jointly  with  Frederick  Warde  in  Shakespearean  plays. 


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JANE  STUART. 

Some  of  the  best  lights  of  the  theatrical  profession  twinkle  in  obscurity  for  years,  before  their  brilliancy  attracts  the 
general  attention,  while  others,  more  fortunate,  in  a  few  seasons  become  popular  favorites.  Among  the  latter  is  Miss  Jane 
Stuart,  whose  genuine  art,  vivacity  and  versatility  have  won  for  her  a  prominent  place  among  the  notable  comediennes  of  the 
day.  Miss  Stuart  is  the  daughter  of  a  gentleman  prominent  in  New  York  City  politics,  and  after  preparatory  training  made 
her  professional  appearance  with  W.  H.  Crane,  in  "The  Senator."  Her  good  work  attracted  almost  immediate  attention  and 
later  she  became  leading  lady  of  Feli.x  Morris'  Company,  remaining  until  January,  1894,  and  then  entering  into  a  contract  for 
the  next  season  to  play  leading  parts  under  the  management  of  Augustus  Piiou. 


KATIE  EnnETT. 

The  debut  of  this  well  known  actress  was  made  in  her  native  city  of  Philadelphia,  as  Willie  in  "East  Lynne.'"  with 
Lucile  Western  at  the  Walnut  Street  Theatre.  She  played  that  and  other  child's  parts  for  some  time  and  in  1874  appeared 
on  the  vaudeville  stage  at  Gilmore's  Theatre,  Philadelphia,  doing  a  singing  and  dancing  act.  She  married  William 
Emmett,  and  was  the  leading  souhrette  of  the  Academy  of  Music.  Chicago,  under  his  management,  from  1S77  to  iSS^.  After 
his  death  she  began  in  1888  to  star  in  "The  Waifs  of  New  York"'  and  following  her  success  in  that  she  later  produced 
Con  T.  Murphy's  play  "Killarney,"  in  which  she  has  the  role  of  Kitty  Burke.  She  is  married  to  AAr.  Harry  Williams, 
who  is  her  manager. 


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ALICE  EVANS. 

Like  many  others  who  have  become  famous  in  farce-comedy  roles,  Alice  Evans  began  her  professional  career  as  a 
variety  performer.  In  that  line  she  showed  such  ability  in  character  sketches  that  she  was  engaged  to  create  the  part  of 
Genie  in  the  p'^y  of  '  Ole  Oleson."'  She  made  a  great  success  in  this  part,  and  when  Flora  Walsh  Hoyt  died.  Miss  Evans 
was  selected  to  lake  her  place  in  the  leading  part  of  Bossy  Brander  in  Hoyt's  "A  Texas  Steer."  in  which  there  is  oppor- 
tunity for  the  display  of  a  wider  range  of  abiliiy  than  is  usual  in  farce-comedy.  Miss  Evans  meets  all  the  requirements 
of  the  character  and  is  an  important  factor  in  the  continued  success  of  this  popular  play,  which  continues  to  show  great 
drawing  powers  wherever  it  is  presented. 


J.  H.  STODDART. 

James  Henry  Stoddart.  a  veteran  of  the  dramatic  profession,  admired  for  his  art  and  loved  for  his  personal  qualities,  was 
born  at  Barnley,  Yorkshire.  England.  October  13,  1827,  the  son  of  an  English  tragedian.  He  grew  up  in  the  theatre  and  gained 
an  excellent  position  in  the  profession  there,  but  in  1853  joined  the  elder  Waltack's  company  in  New  York.  He  played  in 
various  leading  companies  after  that,  and  earned  excellent  reputation  in  such  characters  as  Bob  Acres,  Dr.  Pangloss  and 
Dr.  Ollapod,  later  starred  as  Moneypenny  in  "  The  Long  Strike,"  then  joined  the  Union  Square  Company  and  later  the 
Madison  Square  Company.  Since  then  he  has  created  many  famous  characters  in  which  the  greatest  art  has  been  dis- 
played, one  of  the  most  recent  being  Colonel  Preston  in  "Alabama." 


LILLIAN  LEWIS. 

This  popular  favorite  has  made  herself  a  prominent  place  among  the  actresses  whose  forte  is  found  in  emotional 
TOles.  She  is  a  native  of  Winona,  Minn.,  and  it  is  about  ten  years  since  she  made  her  first  professional  appearance  as 
■the  Queen  in  "Zozo,"  under  the  management  of  Charles  R.  Gardner.  She  shortly  afterward  started  out  as  a  star,  malting 
an  excellent  impression  in  "As  In  a  Looking  Glass"  and  "Dona  Sol."  She  married  Lawrence  Marsden.  a  well  known 
playwright,  who  is  her  manager  and  who  is  the  author  of  "Lady  Lil"  and  "Therese  Raquin,"  which  are  among  her  recent 
successes.  Miss  Lewis  is  a  close  student  and  a  hard  worker,  and  these  qualities,  with  personal  attractions,  have  won  her 
■a  prominent  position- 


MISS  HARIE  BURROUGHS. 

The  above  represents  Marie  Burroug^hs  in  the  character  of  Mrs.  Louis  Massen.  or.  in  other  words,  in  private  life.  The 
portrait  is  made  from  a  recent  photog:raph.  and  is  considered  a  gfood  likeness.  Other  portraits  representing  her  in  the 
various  characters  in  which  she  is  best  known  will  be  found  in  different  parts  of  the  portfolio,  including  Edith  in  Henry 
Arthur  Jones'  play  of  "Wealth."  Irma  in  "Alpine  Roses."  Letty  in  *  Saints  and  Sinners,"  Mary  Blenkarn  in  "The  Middle- 
man," Vashti  in  "Judah"  and  in  her  recently  assumed  character  of  Ophelia,  which  she  has  lately  played  to  the  Hamlet 
of  E.  S.  Willard  at  Boston  and  New  York.  A  btog^raphical  sketch  of  Miss  Burroughs  will  be  found  on  the  fourth  page  in 
the  first  part  of  the  portfolio,  following  the  introduction. 


i'lom   I'huio  by  Saroay. 


JULIA  MARLOWE. 

Although  still  a  young  actress  Miss  Julia  Marlowe  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  greatest.  She  was  horn  in  Scotland, 
but  came  to  Cincinnati  in  1872.  There  she  appeared  as  a  child  in  a  juvenile  'Pinafore'  compan>-,  and  at  fourteen  she 
appeared  for  a  short  time  as  the  page  in  "  Romeo  and  Juliet."  After  that  she  studied  hard  for  four  >ears  and  in  iSS? 
played  in  New  England.  In  October,  1887,  she  gave  a  single  matinee  performance  at  the  Bijou  Theatre,  New  York,  as 
Parthenia  in  "Ingomar."  which  won  her  instant  fame  Since  then,  in  that  and  other  standard  plays,  such  as  "Rome'i  and 
Juliet."  "Twelfth  Night."  "As  You  Like  It,"  "The  Lady  of  Lyons,"  "Pygmalion  and  Galatea  "  and  "The  Hunchback" 
she  has  been  adding  to  her  well  merited  fame. 


DANIEL  E.  BANDHANN. 


The  great  German  tragedian,  Daniel  Edward  Bandmanu,  has  made  himself  famous  in  this  country  in  numerous  suc- 
cessful tours.  He  was  born  at  Cassel.  Germany,  in  1840.  and  made  his  professional  debut  at  the  Court  Theatre  of  New 
Strelitz.  He  afterward  performed  through  Germany  and  Austria,  and  acquired  much  reputation  in  Shakespearean  drama. 
He  appeared  for  the  first  time  in  English  as  Shylock  at  Niblo's  Garden.  New  York,  January  15.  1863.  and  for  five  years 
piayed  in  this  country,  then  went  to  England,  made  a  success  there  and  has  since  several  times  visited  the  United  Stales, 
Australia  and  other  countries.  His  favorite  character  is  Hamlet,  although  he  has  appeared  in  most  of  the  leading  Shake- 
spearean roles,  as  well  as  in  the  Germjn  tragedy  of  "NaiLisse."  and  ether  plays. 


ADELAIDE   NEILSON. 

The  greatest  "Juliet"  of  our  day  was  undoubtedly  Lilian  Adelaide  Neilson,  an  English  actress,  who  was  born  in  1S50  anj 
died  in  1S80.  Her  first  appearance  was  made  a:  Margate,  in  1S05,  as  Julia  in  "The  Hunchback.  '  Shortly  afterward  she  ap- 
peared ai  the  Royalty  Theatre.  London,  as  Juliet,  but  it  was  not  until  1870,  when  she  played  Amy  Robsari  at  Drury  Lane, 
that  she  became  famous.  After  that  she  was  recognized  as  the  leading  English  actress  in  the  pans  that  constituted  her 
repertoire,  including  Juliet.  Julia.  Beatrice.  Lady  Teazle  and  others.  She  made  four  \  isits  to  the  I  ni'teJ  States,  the  lirst 
in  iStj  and  the  last  in  1S7Q.  and  was  a  great  fa\orite  in  this  countrx-.  where  her  wonderful  genius  met  tht-  highest  recc;::- 
nititin.     She  set  a  standard  b\'  which  the  excellt-nct-  "i  jII  sijbsf.:)Ur-m  Juliets  and  Julias  has  been  compared 


VIRGINIA  HARNED. 

Miss  Harned  was  sixteen  years  old  and  in  her  native  city  of  Boston,  when  she  determined  to  make  the  sta^-e  her 
profession.  She  joined  George  Clark,  who  was  at  that  time  starring,  and  appeared  as  Lady  Despar  in  "The  Corsican 
Brothers."  She  afterward  traveled  with  several  companies  and  in  i88g  played  at  the  Fourteenth  Street  Theatre,  New  York 
city,  in  *'A  Long  Lane."  The  piece  was  a  failure  hut  her  work  in  it  was  so  gfood  that  Daniel  Frohman,  who  saw  her,  en- 
gaged her  to  support  Mr.  E.  H.  Sothern  in  "The  Maister  of  Woodburrow."  Ever  since  rhen  she  has  been  leading  lady  with 
Mr.  Sothern.  giving  him  brilliant  support  in  all  his  productions.  She  is  a  close  student,  which,  with  native  ability  and 
personal  attractions,  has  earned  her  success. 


MINNIE  PALHER. 

No  more  popular  soubrette  has  appeared  in  recent  years  than  Minnie  Palmer,  whose  "My  Sweetheart."  has  become 
famous  not  only  in  this  country  but  also  in  Engrland  and  AustraUa  She  was  born  in  Philadelphia  in  1865,  but  went  to  New 
York  when  a  child,  and  went  to  school  there.  Afterward  she  went  to  Europe  with  her  mother  and  studied  French,  German, 
music  and  dancinj;.  Returning  to  New  York  she  made  her  first  professional  appearance  in  1876  at  the  Park  Theatre. 
Brooklyn,  in  "Kisses,"  later  as  Dorothy  in  "Daniel  Druce,"  at  Booth's  Theatre,  and  in  several  other  roles.  Since  187Q 
she  has  starred  with  great  success  at  homt  and  abroad,  her  popularity  in  London  being  as  great  as  it  is  here.  Hpr  pla\ 
"My  Sweethean,"  has  had  extended  runs  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic. 


HENRY  C.  BARNABEE. 

Mr.  Barnabee.  who  was  born  at  Portsmouth,  N.  H.,  November  14.  1S33.  removed  to  Boston  in  1854.  becoming;  a  clerk 
i.i  a  dry  goods  house.  He  soon  established  local  fame  as  an  amateur  actor,  and  his  vocal  gifts  brought  him  distinction  in 
leading  church  choirs  and  musical  organizations.  Later  he  entered  upon  a  prosperous  career  as  a  concert  artist,  and  after- 
ward made  successful  essays  on  the  regular  stage  in  benefit  performances.  In  1870  he  organized  a  concert  company  and 
in  i87g  became  a  member  of  the  company  long  famous  as  the  Boston  Ideals.  In  1887  the  leading  artisis  of  that  company 
withdrew,  and  Mr.  Barnabee,  with  Tom  Karl  and  W.  H.  MacDonald,  organized  The  Bostonians  in  the  remarkable  success 
of  which  Mr.  Barnabee's  ability  has  been  a  most  prominent  factor. 


KATE  CASTLETON. 

One  of  the  most  popular  soubrettes  of  recent  years  was  Kate  Castleton,  who  died  about  a  year  ago.  Her  first  nnt- 
able  success  was  made  as  a  member  of  the  company  known  as  Rices  Surprise  Party,  in  1882.  Later  she  appeared  in  the 
leading  role  in  •'  Pop  '  with  John  A.  Mackey.  and  then  began  starring  in  "A  Crazy  Patch,"  in  which  she  met  with  great 
success  for  three  or  four  seasons,  visiting  all  the  principal  cities.  She  then  began  starring  in  "The  Dazzler,"  but  had  to 
retire  l>ecause  of  ill-health,  and  soon  afterward  died.  She  was  married  to  Harry  Phillips,  who  was  her  manager.  She  was 
one  of  the  brightest  and  most  vivacious  comediennes  on  the  stage,  and  her  career  as  a  star  was  a  uniformly  successful 
one. 


TOM  KARL. 

As  one  of  the  heads  of  the  most  famous  American  opera  company  and  himself  an  artist  of  the  hitjhest  merit.  Tom 
Karl  is  favorably  l<nown  to  all  music  lovers  and  theatre  goers  in  this  country.  His  real  name  is  Carroll  and  he  was  born 
in  Dublin,  Ireland,  sang  first  in  concert  in  the  English  provinces,  studied  under  Henry  Phillips,  a  famous  English  basso, 
then  studied  in  Italy  and  made  his  opera  debut  at  the  Vecchio  Teatro  Re  in  Milan,  sang  five  seasons  in  Italian  opera, 
under  Ma.\  Strakosch.  the  famous  impresjjrio.  one  season  with  Emma  Abbott  in  English  opera,  and  one  in  Italian  opera 
with  Adelaide  Phillipps.  then  joined  the  Boston  Ideals  Opera  Co  .  finally  becoming  a  partner  in  the  management  of  the 
celebrated  Bostonians. 


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NELLIE  McHENRY. 

Miss  Nellie  McHenry  had  been  on  the  stage  for  a  season  or  two  before  she  became  a  member  of  the  original  Salis- 
bury's Troubadours,  but  it  was  as  the  bright,  particular  star  of  that  sparkling  organization  that  she  first  became  a  prom- 
inent public  favorite.  That  was  about  ten  years  ago,  but  Miss  McHenr\'  has  kept  her  hold  on  the  theatre  -  going  public 
and  IS  as  popular  as  ever.  In  that  company  she  appeared  in  "Patchwork,"  "The  Brook."  "  Green  -  Room  Fun,"  and 
"  Tom,  Dick  and  Harry."  After  the  company  disbanded  Miss  McHenry  starred  in  the  same  repertoire,  to  which  she 
afterward  added  "A  Night  in  a  Circus,  '  in  which  she  made  a  great  success.  Lately,  however,  she  has  been  seen  in  a  re- 
vival of  "The  Brook." 


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HARIE  WAINWRIQHT. 

This  accomplished  actress  is  of  excellent  famil.w  being  the  granddaughter  of  Bishop  Wainwright  of  Virginia  and 
daughter  of  Commodore  Wainwright  of  the  United  States  navy,  who  was  killed  while  in  command  of  the  Harriet  Lane 
during  the  bombardment  of  Galveston,  Texas.  She  was  born  at  Philadelphia  in  1855,  and  made  her  debut  as  one  of  the 
six  Juliets  who  played  for  George  Rignold"s  benefit  at  Booth's  Theatre,  New  York,  May  17  1877.  She  joined  the  company 
of  the  Boston  Museum  then  went  to  the  Boston  Theatre  and  from  thence  became  leading  lady  for  Lawrence  Barrett,  whose 
leading  man,  Louis  James,  she  married  in  1879.  She  starred  with  her  husband  from  1886  to  1889.  and  since  then  she  has 
starred  alone  as  Viola  in    'Twelfth  Night"  and  in  other  roles. 


MISS  BURROUGHS. 

As  Vashti  in  "Judah." 
While  Miss  Burroughs  has  playej  leading  roles  in  many  great  plays,  there  is  none  in  which  she  has  received  greater 
favor  from  the  public  or  praise  from  the  critics  than  in  that  of  Vashti  Dethic  in  "Judah,"  with  E.  S.  Willard.  The  play,  which 
is  by  Henry  Arthur  Jones,  gives  specially  brilliant  opportunities  for  an  emotional  actress— indeed  the  part  of  Vashti  Dethic  ib 
regarded  by  many  critics  as  the  strongest  in  the  play.  It  Is  that  of  a  girl  pretending  to  possess  occult  powers  of  healing.  loath- 
ing the  deception  but  practicing  it  on  the  persuasion  of  her  father,  an  e.\-conjurer.  and  finalls'  saved  from  a  life  of  imposture  l\\' 
her  love  for  a  clergyman.  Rev.  Judah  Llewellyn.  The  details  of  the  plot  include  incidents  of  a  highly  dramatic  character,  and 
the  part  of  Vashti  Dethic  is  specially  prolific  of  opportunities  for  artistic  work. 


WILLIAH  H.  MacDONALD. 


The  jjreat  opera  combination  known  as  The  Bostonians  has  done  much  to  raise  the  standard  of  musical  taste  in  this 
country  and  lo  make  really  good  music  popular  One  ot  its  manag:ers  and  greatest  attractions  is  the  eminent  and  popular  bari- 
tone, William  H.  MacDonald  He  was  born  in  Steubenville.  Ohio,  had  a  beautiful  voice  as  a  child,  and  was  financially  aided  by 
his  brother  to  cultivate  it.  He  studied  with  leading  masters  in  England,  Germany  and  Italy,  and  made  his  debut  in  the 
iatter  country  in  ""11  Trovatore."  He  continued  in  Italian  opera  for  a  time,  then  became  baritone  with  Emma  Abbott,  joined 
the  Boston  Ideals  in  1880.  and  with  Messrs.  Karl  and  Barnabee  organized  The  Bostonians  in  1887,  and  has  helped  tn  make 
it  the  favorite  musical  organization  of  the  countr;,'. 


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EFFIE  SHANNON. 

Miss  Effie  Shannon,  who  comes  of  a  theatrical  family,  was  born  at  Cambridgre,  Mass..  and  began  her  stage  life  at 
the  aj;e  of  ten.  when  she  appeared  as  Eva  in  "  Uncle  Toms  Cabin, ""  under  the  management  of  John  Stetson.  Later  she 
appeared  with  Lawrence  Barrett  and  Oliver  Byron,  and  was  afterward  for  a  season  each  with  Rose  Eytinge.  Robert  Man- 
tell  and  Miner's  "Silver  King"  company.  For  two  seasons  she  played  light  comedy  parts  in  Auguslin  Daly's  New  York 
Stock  Company,  and  in  1880  joined  the  Lyceum  Company,  flaying  important  parts  in  all  its  notable  successes,  and  then 
jc.ining  the  forces  of  Augustus  Pitou.  She  married  in  1891,  Henry  Guy  Carleton,  the  well  known  writer.  She  is  a  capable 
and  j:^ainstaking  actress,  and  a  general  favorite. 


HENRY  E.  DIXEY. 

A  few  years  ago  "Adonis"  was  the  play  and  Henry  E.  Dixey  the  actor  most  discussed  by  American  playgoers. 
They  are  not  much  talked  of  now.  but  still  Mr.  Dixie  is  ranked  among  the  popular  comedians  of  the  day.  He  was  born 
in  Boston  in  1S59.  joined  the  Howard  Atheneum  company  when  nine  years  old,  afterward  played  Peanuts  in  "Under  the 
Gashght."  then  went  to  Rice's  "Evangeline"  company  and  afterward  made  a  success  in  "  lolanthe."  He  was  engaged  in 
"Adonis"  which  he  made  famous  by  his  powers  of  mimicry  and  grace  as  a  dancer,  playing  it  in  England  as  well  as  in 
this  country.  "The  Solicitor"  and  "The  Seven  Ages,"  afterward  produced,  were  not  very  successful,  and  Mr.  Dixie  has 
recently  returned  to  "Adonis."  under  the  management  of  E.  E.  Rice. 


riATTIE  VICKERS. 

This  favorite  comedienne,  who  was  bom  in  Chicago,  is  the  daughter  of  R.  P.  V'ick-ers.  who  was  a  \\x'll  known  com- 
edian but  retired  from  the  stage  after  his  marriage.  In  1876  she  joined  the  stock  company  of  Wood's  Museum,  managed  by 
H'i^iit  and  Rogers,  playing  Nan  in  '  Good  for  Nothing,"  remained  in  that  company  until  the  spring  of  1S77.  then  appeared  in 
sketches  in  vaudeville  with  her  late  husband,  Charles  S.  Rogers,  until  the  season  of  18S2.  when  she  began  starring.  She  was 
supported  and  managed  by  her  husband  until  his  death  in  December.  1S88.  since  which  she  has  been  her  own  manager.  Her 
leading  plays  are  "Jacquine."  "The  Cherub,'"  "Edelweiss"  and  "A  Circus  Queen."  her  favorite  roles  being  the  heroines  in 
"Jacquine"  and  "Edelweiss,"  German  dialect  parts,  in  which  she  excel*;. 


EBEN  PLYHPTON. 


Mr.  Plympton  has  long^  been  known  as  a  capable  actor  and  leading:  man.  It  was  not  long  after  his  entrance  into 
the  profession  that  his  g;ood  work  in  minor  roles  broufi;ht  him  advancement,  and  earned  him  popular  favor  in  important 
roles.  He  has  supported  as  leading  man  Edwin  Booth.  Lawrence  Barrett  and  Mary  Anderson,  as  well  as  other  great  stars, 
and  he  also  played  for  one  or  two  seasons  in  England,  and  starred  for  a  while  in  "Jack."  His  best  work  has  been  done 
in  the  Shakespearean  drama,  showing  an  artistic  conception  of  the  great  roles  in  which  he  has  ably  supported  the  most 
famous  actors  of  the  American  stage;  although  his  experience  and  training  make  him  thoroughly  acceptable  as  a  leading 
man   in  a  general   line  of  work. 


BELLE  ARCHER. 

It  was  during  the  time  that  "Pinafore"  was  the  rage  that  Miss  Belle  Archer  made  her  first  appearance  at  the  Naliimal 
Theatre.  Washington.  D.  C  She  spoke  her  first  lines  with  W.  J.  Florence  in  "  The  Mighty  Dollar,  '  but  they  were  not 
numerous  enough  to  make  her  famous.  A  few  weeks  later  she  appeared  as  Cousin  Hebe  in  Gilbert  and  Sullivan's  tuneful 
opera,  and  scored  a  marked  success.  Next  she  went  to  New  York  and  played  in  Edgar  Fawcetts  "Si.xes  and  Sevens."  then 
played  Grace  Fleming,  the  leading  part  in  "Won  at  Last."  then  played  the  title  role  in  "Hazel  Kirke."  was  Annie  Pixley  s  lead- 
ing lady  for  a  \ear.  and  later  supported  Edward  H.  Sothern,  Alexander  Salvini  and  others.  Among  her  great  successes  ha\e 
been  the  boy  part  of  Tom  Chickweed  in  "Alone  in  London."  and  the  role  of  Maid  Marian  in  Lord  Tennyson's  "  The  Foresters." 


JOHN  HASON. 

The  success  made  by  this  popular  actor  and  his  wife,  known  as  Marion  Manola.  in  "  Friend  Fritz."  a  free  and  puri- 
fied adaptation  from  the  French  "fAmi  Fritz,"  has  recently  given  him  a  prominent  position  among  popular  fa\'orites.  He 
is  a  thorough  and  well  trained  actor,  whose  first  notable  successes  were  made  in  prominent  parts  as  a  member  of  Nat.  C. 
Goodwin's  Company.  Later  he  was  for  seven  years  with  the  Boston  Museum  Company,  as  leading  man.  In  January. 
iSgo.  he  accepted  an  engagement  to  play  the  part  of  The  American  in  Heddon  Chambers'  play  "  The  Idler,"  at  the  Prin- 
cess' Theatre.  London.  After  that  he  married  Marion  Manola,  and  the  two  started  in  the  season  of  iSoj-g4  upon  their 
starring  tour  in  "Friend  Fritz." 


HARION  HANOLA. 

Jn  a  comparatively  short  period  Miss  Marion  Manola  has  become  prominent  among  American  comic  opera  stars.  She 
was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  where  she  joined  a  church  choir  when  she  was  about  sixteen.  She  afterward  went  to  Paris 
and  took  lessons  from  Mme.  Marchesi,  and  later  secured  an  engagement  in  a  company  playing,  "Falka"  through  the 
British  provinces.  An  engagement  at  the  Casino  Theatre.  New  York,  followed  in  18S7.  then  she  joined  McCaull's  companv 
and  was  afterward  prima  donna  with  De  Wolf  Hopper.  She  was  soon  after  married  to  John  Mason,  and  the  two  went  to 
Europe,  Miss  Manola  playing  the  heroine  in  "Maid  Marian."  under  which  title  DeKoven  and  Smith's  "Robin  Hood"  was 
presented  in  London.     In  company  with  her  husband  she  is  now  starring  in  "Friend  Fritz,'    taking  the  part  of  Suzel. 


FAY  TEMPLETON. 

Fay  Templeton  comes  of  theatrical  stock,  her  father.  John  Templeton,  and  her  mother,  known  on  the  stage  as  Mabel 
Vane,  having  been  long  engaged  as  actors  in  the  south  and  west.  Fay  went  on  the  stage  as  soon  as  she  could  walk,  and 
when  in  her  early  'teens  was  leading  lady  of  her  father's  company,  traveling  through  the  south  She  played  Ralph  Rack- 
straw  in  "  Pinafore."  Serpolette  in  "  The  Chimes  of  Normandy"  and  the  title  role  in  "  Billee  Taylor,"  when  those  tuneful 
operas  were  the  rage.  Later  she  went  to  New  York  where  she  shone  in  extravaganza  and  burlesque,  then  she  went  to 
England,  Paris.  Australia  and  elsewhere.  Lately  she  returned  and  appeared  at  the  head  of  her  own  company  in  "Madam 
Favart"  and  other  operas  for  the  season  of  189^-4. 


HARIE  BURROUGHS. 

As  Irma  in  "Alpine  Ruses." 
When  Miss  Burroughs  was  playinfr  her  first  part  in  "The  Rajah"  at  Madison  Square  Theatre,  New  York,  she  was 
still  a  raw  amateur,  but  she  was  both  ambitious  and  studious  and  she  studied  her  art  assiduously.  Dr.  Mallory.  'hen  manager, 
having  placed  her  in  charge  of  Mr.  Louis  F.  Massen.  to  receive  instruction.  So  when  the  run  of  "  The  Rajah  '  was  ended,  she 
was  given  the  leading  part  of  Irma  in  "Alpine  Roses."  She  made  a  hit  in  this  play,  and  afterward,  in  "Saints  and  Sinners"  and 
other  plays  in  the  Madison  Square  repertory  appeared  in  leading  roles  under  A.  M.  Palmer,  who  succeeded  Dr.  Mallor\-  in  the 
management.  "Alpine  Roses"  was  one  of  the  plays  in  which  she  appeared  in  San  Francisco  in  the  year  following  her  debut. 
when  she  received  a  reception  such  as  is  rarelv  accorded  to  a  voung  actress. 


WILSON   BARRETT. 

Mr.  BarretU  who  was  born  in  Essex.  England,  February  i8,  1846.  was  reared  and  educated  in  London.  He  began  his 
career  in  1864  as  utility  man  at  Halifax.  England,  rapidly  gained  reputation  in  the  provinces  and  married  Caroline  Heath,  a  popu- 
lar actress,  in  1872.  In  1876  Mr.  Barrett  made  his  London  debut  in  "Jane  Shore,"  at  the  Surrey  Theatre.  In  iStq  he  became 
lessee  of  the  Court  Theaire  and  after  that  of  the  Princess'  Theatre.  London.  Here  he  introduced  and  played  leading  roles  in 
"The  Lights  o'  London,"  "The  Silver  King."*  'Claudiaa"  and  "Hoodman  Blind,"  all  remarkable  successes  Mr.  Barrett  has 
made  several  American  tours,  appearing  in  "Othello."  "Hamlet."  "  Claudian,"  "  Clito,"  "  Chatterton,"  "  Ben-my-Chree." 
"Virginius"  and  other  roles,  and  earned  great  reputation  and  popularity  in  this  country. 


MARY  EASTLAKE. 

One  of  the  greatest  favorites  of  the  London  stage  is  Miss  Eastlal<e,  who  has  created  the  heroines  of  many  of  the 
most  popular  of  modern  dramas.  She  was  horn  at  Norwich.  England,  and  made  her  debut  when  a  mere  child  at  the 
Cr\s!al  Palace.  London,  as  Leonie  in  "  The  Ladies'  Battle."  in  1876.  In  1877  she  represented  Maria  in  "  The  School  fci 
Scandal.  ■  and  Mrs.  Greythorne  in  "Pink  Dominoes."  at  the  London  Gaiety,  and  in  1882  joined  Wilson  Barrett's  company, 
playing  Bess  Marks  in  "  Lights  o'  London."  Since  then  she  has  been  famous  as  Nellie  Denver  in  "  The  Silver  King." 
Almida  in  "Claudian."  Helle  in  "  Clito,"  Ophelia  in  "Hamlet"  and  Mona  Mylrea  in  "  Ben-My-Chree,"  supporting  Mr. 
Wilson  Barrett  in  England  and  America,  and  she  is  a  great  favorite  here. 


DION  BOUCICAULT. 

The  late  Dion  Boucicault  was  even  more  famous  as  a  playwright  than  as  an  actor,  having;  from  the  time  he  wrote 
"London  Assurance."  his  first  drama,  in  1S41.  until  his  death  fifty  years  later,  written  nearly  150  original  pieces  and 
adaptations.  He  was  born  in  Dublin,  Ireland,  December  26,  1822,  educated  at  University  College,  London,  lived  in  Amer- 
ica trom  1853  to  i860,  then  went  to  England  and  returned  to  the  L'nited  States  in  1876.  He  pla\'ed  leading  roles  in  "The 
Colleen  Bawn,"  "Arrah-na-Pogue,"  "The  Shaughraun,"  "The  Octoroon"  and  other  pla>s,  all  written  by  himself,  and 
was  an  actor  of  great  abihty.  Among  his  other  famous  plays  were  "The  Flying  Scud."  "The  Streets  of  London"  and 
"After  Dark,"  all  of  which  were  very  successful. 


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SARAH  BERNHARDT. 

The  greatest  actress  of  the  age  is  Sarah  Bernhardt,  a  French  woman  of  Jewish  blood,  born  in  Havre  but  educated 
at  the  Convent  of  the  Sacred  Heart  at  Versailles.  She  was  baptized  as  a  Catholic  and  desired  to  become  a  nun.  but 
meeting  obstacles  to  this  ambition  went  to  study  dramatic  art  at  the  Paris  Conservatoire.  She  made  her  debut  at  Molierfs 
house  in  "  Iphigenie."  and  was  afterward  at  several  Paris  theatres,  making  her  first  success  in  "Athalie"  at  the  Odeon. 
Other  successes  followed,  notably  as  Zanetto  in  Francois  Coppee's  ■•  Le  Passant"  and  Dona  Sol  in  Hugo's  "  Hernani." 
and  she  soon  reached  the  highest  place.  Since  then  as  Phaedre  in  "Cleopatra"  and  as  Jeanne  d'Arc.  as  well  as  in  other 
great  roles,  she  has  become  world-famous. 


CHARLES  WYNDHAM. 

Although  Mr.  Wyndham's  career  during  recent  years  has  been  principally  in  London,  it  was  at  the  Olympic  Theatre. 
New  York,  that  he  made  his  first  professional  appearance,  as  a  walking  gentleman,  in  1861.  He  then  went  south  to  join 
the  Confederate  forces,  and  was  a  surgeon  in  the  Southern  army  until  tiie  war  closed.  He  then  went  to  London,  appear- 
ing at  the  St,  James  Theatre  as  Arthur  Lascelles  in  "All  That  Glitters  is  Not  Gold."  In  1869  he  was  at  Wallack's  Thea- 
tre. New  York,  playing  Charles  Surface  in  "The  School  for  Scandal,"  later  became  manager  of  the  Criterion  Theatre, 
London,  and  made  a  hit  as  Charles  Greythoine  in  "Pink  Dominoes."  and  in  the  title  role  of  "David  Garrick"  and  in  other 
parts.     He  has  made  several  successful  American  tours  since  then. 


EFFIE    ELLSLER. 

Miss  Ellsier  comes  of  a  famous  theatrical  family,  her  father.  John  Ellsler.  having  been  manager  of  a  theatre  at  Cleveland, 
Ohio,  from  which  many  prominent  actors  were  sent  out.  and  her  mother.  Eftie  E.  Ellsler.  was  also  an  excellent  actress.  Miss 
Ellsler  was  born  in  Philadelphia,  made  her  first  professional  appearances  at  her  father's  theatre  in  children's  roles,  and  her  first 
part  was  that  of  Peachblossom  in  Augustin  Daly's  "Under  the  Gaslight."  After  gaining  local  fame  she  went  to  the  Madison 
Square  Theatre,  New  York,  then  to  the  Union  Square  Company,  and  since  then  has  been  at  the  head  of  her  own  company.  She 
was  the  original  Hazel  Kirke  in  the  play  of  that  name,  and  also  the  original  in  the  parts  of  Priscilla  in  "Storm  Beaten,"  Zora 
Warden  in  "The  Governess."  and  in  the  title  role  of  Robert  Drosiet's  drama  "Doris" 


JOSEPH  HART. 

Of  that  class  of  modern  plays  in  which  the  plot  and  action  are  intended  merely  to  serve  as  vehicles  for  the  pres- 
entation of  vaudeville  specialties,  those  presented  by  Hallen  and  Hart  as  managers  and  principal  performers  are  among; 
the  most  popular  Joseph  Hart,  of  this  well  known  company,  was  horn  in  East  Boston.  Mass..  and  made  his  first  profes- 
sional appearance  at  Baltimore  Md..  in  April.  187S.  He  was  with  R.  M.  Hooley,  Tony  Pastor,  J.  H.  Haverly,  Pat.  Rooney. 
the  Simmons  and  Slocum  Minstrels.  Josh  Hart,  Rich  and  Harris  and  John  Stetson,  consecutively,  until  si.\  years  ago, 
when  he  formed  a  partnership  with  Frederick  Hallen.  They  played  "  Later  On  "  for  five  years  and  then  produced  "  The 
Idea."  which  they  are  now  pla\'ing  with  much  success. 


JEFFREYS    LEWIS. 

It  was  in  San  Francisco  that  the  two  sisters  Catherine  and  Jeffreys  Lewis  lived,  before  they  started  out  in  the  pro- 
fessional career  in  which  they  were  botli  to  become  so  prominent.  Miss  Jeffreys  Lewis  began  her  professional  career  as  a 
member  of  a  stock  company  in  that  city,  and  afleiwarJ  she  was  connected  with  the  leading  companies  in  New  York.  She 
added  great  personal  attractions  to  earnest  purpose  and  by  hard  work  secured  for  herself  the  approval  of  the  critics  and 
the  favor  of  the  public.  She  has  been  starring  for  some  years  in  emotional  roles,  presenting  ■'Forget-Me-Not."  in  which 
she  has  made  great  success  as  Stephanie.  "La  Belle  Russe."  "Clothilde"  and  other  dramas,  that  have  met  great  suc- 
cess throughout  the  country. 


OLIVER    BYRON. 

An  actor  who  is  favorably  known  in  all  parts  of  the  United  States  is  Oliver  Byron,  a  native  of  Baltimore,  Md..  and 
who  has  been  actively  identified  with  the  theatrical  profession  since  1850,  in  which  year  he  first  appeared  at  the  Holliday 
Street  Theatre  in  "Guy  Mannering"  with  Charlotte  Cushman.  After  that  he  supported  leading  stars  including  Laura  Keene. 
Maggie  Mitchell.  Lotta.  Jefferson,  Barry  Sullivan,  Booth,  (playing  lago  to  his  Othello)  and  others,  until  lie  took  up  a  line 
of  sensational  dramas  in  which  he  has  become  famous  and  wealthy,  including  "Across  the  Continent."  "The  Inside  Track," 
"The  Plunger"  and  others.  He  has  starred  under  his  own  management  since  1870.  and  has  sustained  himself  in  public  favor 
by  abilitv  of  superior  order,  and  plays  that  suit  the  popular  demind. 


KATE  BYRON. 

It  was  the  fortune  of  two  sisters,  who  were  born  in  Limerick,  Ireland,  and  named  Ada  and  Kate  Crehan,  to  become 
popular  favorites  of  the  American  stage.  One  is  Ada  Rehan  of  Daly's  company,  and.  the  other  is  Mrs.  Kate  Byron.  They 
came  to  this  country  when  young  girls,  and  Kate  made  her  debut  in  1867  at  Niblo's  Garden,  New  York,  with  Mrs.  Kate 
Bateman.  She  was  afterward  in  the  stock  companies  of  Ben  DeBar  and  Charles  Pope  at  New  Orleans,  then  with  William 
Henderson  at  Pittsburgh,  and  afterward  with  Mrs.  John  Drew  at  Philadelphia.  She  then  married  Oliver  Byron,  and  has 
won  fame  in  Irish  comedy  characters  in  her  husband's  plays,  notably  as  Jerry  Twaddle  in  "The  Inside  Track"  and  as 
Widow  Clover,  in  "The  Plunger." 


FRED.    HALLEN. 

The  very  large  class  that  visits  the  theatre  simply  to  find  food  for  mirth  has  a  great  liking  for  the  plays  that  com- 
bine farce  with  vaudeville  specialties.  With  this  class  the  Hallen  and  Hart  Company  is  a  special  favorite.  Frederick 
Hallen,  who,  with  Joseph  Han.  heads  the  company,  began  his  professional  career  as  a  variety  performer  in  song  and  dance 
sketches  with  his  wife,  known  on  the  stage  as  Enid  Hart,  the  duo  being  known  as  Hallen  and  Hart.  After  his  wife's  death 
he  became  a  partner  with  Joseph  Hart,  continuing  the  same  ntme  Then  they  organized  a  company  and  produced  "Later 
On.  '  which  they  carried  through  several  seasons  with  success,  then  bringing  out  "The  Idea,"  which  has  met  with  a  re- 
ception equally  as  cordial  as  that  accorded  its  predecessor. 


nOLLY  FULLER. 

In  the  combination  of  farce  and  vaudeville  headed  by  Hallen  and  Hart  one  of  the  brightest  and  sprightliest  promot- 
ers of  mirth  is  Molly  Fuller,  known  in  private  life  as  Mrs.  Frederick  Hallen.  She  was  born  in  Chicago  and  received  her 
education  in  the  public  schools  of  that  city.  When  a  little  girl  she  appeared  in  local  productions  of  "Pinafore"  and  other 
plays,  but  her  first  conspicuous  success  was  made  in  July,  1884,  at  the  original  production  of  "Adonis,"  which  took  place 
at  Hooley's  Theatre.  She  appeared  as  one  of  the  four  Daughters  of  the  Duchess,  and  although  the  part  was  a  minor  one, 
won  marked  attention.  Later  she  appeared  in  "Venus,"  then  married  Frederick  Hallen  and  has  since  been  with  Hallen  and 
Hart  in  "Later  On"  and  "The  Idea." 


W.  J.  SCANLAN. 

Great  ability,  a  sympathetic  voice  of  great  sweetness  and  an  attractive  presence  made  W.  J.  Scanlan  the  most  pop- 
ular Irish  comedian  and  vocalist  of  recent  time:  and  the  misfortune  that  has  clouded  his  mind  and  sent  him  into  retire- 
ment has  brought  him  the  sympathy  of  all  American  playgoers.  He  was  born  at  Springfield.  Mass..  in  1856..  and  at 
the  age  of  thirteen  became  known  as  "The  Temperance  Boy  Songster,"  traveling  as  such  throughout  the  country.  He 
afterward  became  a  parlner  of  Cronin.  the  Irish  comedian,  later  starred  jointly  with  Minnie  Palmer  for  two  years,  and  in 
18S1  began  starring  on  his  own  account,  producing  "The  Irish  Minstrel,"  "  Shane-na-Lawn  "  and  other  plays,  and  singing 
"Peek-a-Boo"  and  other  songs  that  became  famous. 


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ODETTE   TYLER. 

This  popular  comedienne  is  of  a  southern  military  family,  her  real  name  being  Elizabeih  Lee  Kirkland,  and  she 
was  born  at  Sa\annah.  Georgia.  Her  father  was  Gen.  W.  W.  Kirkland,  who  was  a  West  Point  Cadet  and  entered  the 
United  States  Navy,  but  wen!  with  the  South  during  the  civil  war.  Her  uncle  was  General  William  Hardee,  who  was 
commandant  at  West  Point,  author  of  a  leading  work  on  military  tactics  and  a  Southern  general.  She  went  on  the  stage 
seven  years  ago  at  the  Madison  Square  Theatre.  New  York,  under  Daniel  Frohman,  was  for  a  while  with  Minnie  Maddern, 
and  also  filled  a  special  engagement  with  Steele  Mackaye  in  "Colonel  Tom,"  in  which  she  made  a  big  hit;  and  she  has 
since  been  under  the  management  of  Charles  Frohman.     The  portrait  shows  her  in  "The  Lost  Paradise  " 


WALKER  WHITESIDE. 

One  of  the  youngest  stars  on  the  stage,  but  one  who  has  made  a  most  favorable  impression  in  the  leading  roles  of 
tragedy  is  Walker  Whiteside.  He  was  born  in  Indiana,  but  his  father,  the  late  Judge  T.  C.  Whiteside,  removed  to  Chi- 
cago when  Walker  was  a  young  child.  When  he  was  fifteen  years  old  he  began  a  course  in  dramatic  art  under  Samuel 
Kayzer  of  the  Chicago  Conservatory,  and  in  1884  he  made  his  debut  in  "  Richard  III  "  and  for  two  years  played  through 
the  west  as  "  the  boy  tragedian."  He  then  left  the  stage  for  a  year  or  two  but  returned  to  it  in  i8gi.  and  in  the  summer 
of  1893  made  a  successful  New  York  debut,  followed  by  a  Chicago  season  in  which  he  appeared  with  ""redit  in  "Hamlet." 
"Othello."  "Richelieu,"  "Richard  III."  and  as  Shylock  in  "The  Merchant  of  Venice  "' 


CLARA   LIPMAN. 

A  young  and  versatile  actress  no  less  famous  for  her  beauty  than  for  her  ability  as  an  actress  is  Miss  Clara  Lip- 
man,  who  is  now  successfully  starring  at  the  head  of  her  own  company  in  "The  Laughing  Girl."  Miss  Lipman  is  a 
native  of  Chicago,  where  her  father  has  been  a  successful  business  man  for  many  years.  She  was  for  a  season  or  so 
a  member  of  Mme.  Modjeska's  company,  and  later  made  a  successful  hit  in  "  Incog,"  under  the  management  of  Charles 
Dickson,  exhibiting  talents  as  a  comedienne  which  won  her  great  favor.  Since  she  has  been  starring  on  her  own  ac- 
count she  has  added  to  the  favorable  reputation  then  gained,  and  is  a  popular  favorite  in  all  parts  of  the  countr\-.  The 
above  picture  represents  her  in  the  character  of  The  Laughing  Girl. 


RICHARD   GOLDEN. 

Richard  Golden,  who  was  born  in  Bangor.  Me.,  ran  away  from  home  in  1866  to  join  a  circus.  He  was  a  dancer  and 
singer  in  circuses  and  minstrel  companies  until  1876,  when  he  joined  the  force  of  E.  E.  Rice  in  "Evangeline."  Since  then 
he  has  played  over  eighty  parts  in  burlesque,  comedy  and  light  opera,  notable  ones  being  Le  Blanch  in  "Evangeline,"  the 
Marquis  in  "The  Merry  War,"  and  Gaspard  in  "The  Chimes  of  Normandy."  His  favorite  character,  and  the  one  in  which 
he  is  best  known,  is  that  of  Old  Jed  Prouty  in  the  play  of  that  name,  in  which  he  starred  for  five  years,  playing  the  part 
over  14C0  times.  Last  season  he  joined  forces  with  Pauline  Hall,  playing  in  opera,  but  expects  soon  to  return  to  comedy 
and  "Old  Jed,"  in  which  he  is  favorably  known  all  over  the  country. 


PAULINE  HALL. 

When  Pauline  Hall  began  her  career  in  liffht  opera  it  was  as  a  member  of  the  chorus  in  the  west.  She  came  frnm 
Cincinnati  and  her  name  was  Miss  Schmitgail.  Her  voice  was  too  good  to  be  buried  in  the  chorus,  so  she  stepped  out  of  it 
to  become  a  prima  donna,  and  set  the  youth  of  the  land  atlame  with  her  languorous  and  statuesque  t'runette  beaut\-.  Her  first 
great  success  was  in  "  Erminie."  but  later  she  continued  to  be  successful  in  the  various  operas  that  have  made  the  New  York 
Casino  famous.  Then  she  organized  her  own  company  and  has  since  been  successfully  starring  through  the  country-  in 
several  ^omic  operas  including  "  Puritania "  and  her  latest  production.  "The  Honeymooners,"  which  has  proven  very 
popular. 


LYDIA   THOMPSON. 

A  remarkable  actress,  who.  to  use  her  own  words,  has  "played  everything,  from  Columbine  to  Portia,"  is  Lydia  Thomp- 
son_  She  is  an  Enghsh  woman  and  first  gained  fame  as  a  dancer,  appearing  as  Columbine  in  the  Drury  Lane  pantomimes. 
She  became  famous  in  burlesque  at  the  time  that  that  class  of  plays  was  popular,  and  in  i86S  brought  over  a  famous  troupe 
of  burlesque  artists  who  played  "Ixion,"  "Babes  in  the  Wood,"  "The  Forty  Thieves"  and  other  extravaganzas  all  through 
this  country.  After  burlesque  lost  its  popularity  she  went  into  legitimate  comedy,  and  has  recently  been  playing  the  part 
of  Lady  Downe  in  "The  Crust  of  Society."  Her  whole  life  has  been  spent  on  the  stage  and  she  has  been  immensely  pop- 
ular with  two  generations  of  playgoers. 


HARIE  BURROUGHS. 

As  Glad\'S  in  "The  Rajah." 
When  Miss  Burroughs  left  her  native  California  to  become  an  actress  in  New  York  at  the  Madison  Square  Theatre, 
"The  Rajah"  was  being  played.  It  was  only  a  week  or  two  after  her  arrival  that  the  leading  lady  fell  ill  and  Miss  Burr- 
oughs was  asked  if  she  thought  she  could  take  the  part.  She  said  she  believed  she  could.  She  was  only  seventeen  years  old: 
it  was  not  six  weeks  since  she  had  attended  the  theatre  for  the  first  time  in  her  life,  and  she  had  never  had  any  instruc- 
tion, but  in  six  hours  she  learned  the  part  of  Gladys,  and  her  success  in  it  was  such  that  from  that  time  to  the  present  she 
has  been  cast  for  leading  parts.  The  part  of  Gladys,  therefore,  may  be  said  to  have  been  the  foundation  of  Miss  Burroughs' 
professional  career. 


MELBOURNE  HACDOWELL. 

The  leading  man  and  husband  of  Fanny  Davenport  is  himself  an  actor  of  ability,  and  a  favorite  with  the  American 
public.  His  early  predilection  was  for  the  sea  and  he  led  a  seafaring  life  and  was  first  mate  of  a  vessel  for  eight  years, 
without  any  thought  of  the  stage  He  became  connected  with  the  theatre  under  his  elder  brother  as  treasurer,  then  went 
on  in  a  small  part  in  Canada  and  later  became  regularly  engaged  as  an  actor.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Boston  Museum 
company  for  three  years,  then  under  Frohman's  management  for  three  years  For  the  past  seven  years  he  has  played 
with  his  wife,  taking  leading  roles,  such  as  Marc  Antony  in  "Cleopatra"  and  Loris  Ippanhoff  in  "Fedora,"  and  his  artistic 
work  has  met  wide  recognition.     The  above  portrait  represents  him  as  Marc  Antony. 


FANNY    DAVENPORT. 

This  famous  actress  comes  of  old  theatrical  stock,  her  father,  Edward  L.  Davenport,  the  famous  tragedian,  born  in 
Boston,  having  been  the  son  of  English  actors  of  note,  while  her  mother,  known  on  the  stage  as  Fanny  V'ining,  was  a  prom- 
inent actress.  Miss  Davenport  was  born  in  London  in  1852.  was  brought  up  and  educated  in  Boston,  played  child's  parts 
when  very  young,  and  at  thirteen  years  of  age  went  to  Louisville  to  fill  leading  soubrette  roles.  Later  she  was  with  Aug- 
ustin  Daly's  and  Mrs.  John  Drew's  companies,  but  for  years  has  been  her  own  manager,  making  great  success  as  Rosa- 
lind, Nancy  Sykes,  La  Tosca,  Lady  Teazle.  Fedora,  Theodora  and  Cleopatra.  It  is  her  splendid  impersonations  that  have 
made  Sardou's  dramas  popular  with  the  American  public. 


THOMAS  W.  KEENE. 

Like  those  of  many  other  dramatic  stars  the  name  Thomas  Wallace  Keene  is  a  mere  nom  de  theatre,  the  real  name 
of  the  tragedian  being  Thomas  R,  Eagleson.  He  was  born  in  New  York  city  October  26,  1840.  and  made  his  first  profes- 
sional appearance  in  March.  1864,  at  Tweddle  Hall.  Albany,  N.  Y  ,  as  King  Henr>-  IV.  in  Shakespeare's  play  of  that  name, 
J.  H.  H.ickett  playing  Falstaff.  He  was  afterward  connected  with  leading  stock  companies,  and  in  the  season  of  1879-80 
traveled  with  the  Boston  Theatre  Co..  playing  Coupeau  in  "Drink.*  On  October  4,  1880,  he  started  out  starring  in  the 
legitimate  drama,  and  is  now  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  tragedians  of  the  age,  his  most  notable  successes  having 
been  made  in  "Hamlet,"  Macbeth,"  "Othello"  and  "Richelieu." 


CLARA    nORRIS. 

Miss  Clara  Morris  is  an  actress  whosa  talent  brought  her  a  position  as  one  of  the  leaders  on  the  American  stage. 
She  was  born  in  Cleveland,  Ohio,  and  beginning  at  the  bottom  of  the  ladder  became  leading  lady  in  a  local  theatre  and 
from  thence  went  to  Cincinnati.  Her  fame  as  an  actress  in  roles  requiring  the  highest  dramatic  talent  soon  brought  her 
national  reputation,  and  an  engagement  by  Augustin  Daly  gave  her  the  opportunity  for  the  great  successes  that  afterward 
followed.  Among  the  parts  in  which  she  became  famous  were  Julia  in  "The  Hunchback,"  Leah,  the  Forsaken.  Cora  in 
"Article  47,"  Margaret  Gauthier  in  "Camilla, "  Miss  Multon,  and  Odette  in  Sardou's  play  of  that  name.  During  recent 
years  she  has  appeared  at  Ihe  head  of  her  own  company. 


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EUGENE  COWLES. 

The  well  known  basso  of  the  Bostonians,  Eugene  Cowles,  was  born  at  Stanstead.  Province  of  Quebec,  Canada,  but 
was  brought  up  in  Chicago,  where  he  became  a  clerk  in  the  First  National  Bank.  His  voice  was  cultivated  by  Albert  E.  Ruff, 
of  Chicago,  and  he  attained  local  fame  by  singing  in  churches,  quartettes,  concert,  oratories,  etc.  He  sang  one  evening  at  a 
Press  Club  concert  in  which  W.  H.  MacDonald,  of  the  Bostonians,  also  sang.  Mr.  Cowles'  voice  struck  Mr.  MacDonald  as  a 
treasure  worth  obtaining  and  so  in  November,  1888,  Mr.  Cowles  appeared  with  the  company  at  Ford's  Theatre,  Baltimore,  as 
Squire  Bonton  in  "Dorothy."  Since  then  he  has  remained  with  that  organization,  singing  premier  basso  roles.  His  Will  Scar- 
lett in  "Robin  Hood"  is  specially  admired. 


LOTTA. 

Charlotte  Crabtree,  familiarly  known  as  "Lotta"  to  nearly  all  American  playgoers,  achieved  fame  such  as  is  seldom 
attained  by  the  stage  soubrette.  For  years  she  created  fun  and  reaped  such  a  harvest  that  she  is  now.  in  her  retirement,  a 
wealthy  woman.  She  also  gained  by  her  lovely  character  and  disposition  the  esteem  of  all  who  ha\e  known  her.  She  was  born 
in  New  York  in  1847.  and  made  her  tirst  appearance  as  a  child.  si.\  >ears  of  age.  at  Petaluma,  Cal.  Ten  years  later  she  appeared 
at  Nihlo's  Garden,  New  York,  then  went  on  a  western  starring  tour  with  her  father  and  mother.  As  the  Marchioness  in  "Little 
Nell"  she  became  famous,  and  her  drolleries  in  "Firefly."  "•Topsy."  "Musette."  "Bob."  "Nitouche"  and  "The  Little  Detect- 
ive" are  among  ♦he  most  pleasant  memories  to  ail  who  admire  pure  but  enthusiastic  merriment. 


E.  J.  HENLEY. 

For  several  years  past  Mr.  Henley  has  held  a  prominent  position  among  the  best  representatives  of  the  legitimate 
drama-  He  is  an  Englishman  and  had  attained  a  good  standing  as  a  capable  actor  in  London  and  the  English  provinces, 
before  comtng  to  these  shores  He  was  received  with  great  favor  as  leading  man  for  Mile  Rhea  for  two  seasons,  and  after 
that  he  was  seen  as  leading  man  with  Mrs,  Leslie  Carter  in  her  production  of  "The  Ugly  Duckling"  After  that  he  joined 
torces  with  Aubrey  Boucicault  in  a  starring  tour  of  the  Pacific  Coast,  but  shortly  afterward  was  compelled  to  discontinue 
playing  because  of  threatened  loss  of  sight.  All  his  work  has  been  thorough  and  painstaWng,  showing  that  close  study 
has  supplemented  his  natural  ability. 


niLDRED  HOLLAND. 

When  Miss  Mildred  Holland,  who  lived  in  Chicago,  made  up  her  mind  to  go  on  the  stage  she  pursued  a  sensible 
course  and  went  into  a  thorough  training  for  the  profession.  She  took  a  complete  course  at  the  Chicago  Conservatory, 
under  Samuel  Kayzer,  studied  all  the  branches  of  dramatic  work,  pantomime  and  dancing,  and  became  proficient  in  each, 
and  also  learned  fencing  with  broadsword  and  foil  under  Col.  Monstery.  She  made  her  first  professional  appearance  Sep- 
tember 24,  iSgo,  at  Hermann's  Bleeker  Hall,  New  York,  at  the  initial  performance  of  "  Superba,"  produced  by  the  Hanlons,  cre- 
ating the  leading  heavy  role  of  Wallalia,  the  wicked  Queen,  in  which  she  played  two  seasons,  then  took  the  leading  part  of 
Diane  in  "Pa-ul  Kauvar."  under  the  management  of  Eugene  Robinson. 


JOHN  DREW. 

As  the  son  of  John  Drew,  a  famous  Irish  comedian,  who  died  in  1862,  and  of  Mrs.  John  Drew,  who  is  one  of  the 
most  famous  American  actresses,  the  younger  John  Drew  may  have  come  to  his  talents  by  heredity.  At  any  rate,  he  had 
excellent  training  for  the  profession,  in  which  he  began  as  Plumper  in  "Cool  as  a  Cucumber,"  at  his  mother's  theatre; 
the  Arch  Street,  in  Philadelphia,  at  the  age  of  twenty,  in  1873.  He  afterward  supported  Adelaide  Neilson,  Edwin  Booth, 
Fanny  Davenport  and  other  stars,  and  then  joined  Daly's  company  in  1879-  Among  his  best  parts  is  Petruchio  in  "Tam- 
ing of  a  Shrew"  and  in  numerous  roles  he  has  shown  himself  to  be  an  able  and  thoroughly  trained  actor.  Lately  he  has 
been  starring  with  success  in  Henry  Guy  Carleton's  comedy  "The  Butterflies." 


HARY  HAHPTON. 

A  favorite  and  well  known  actress,  popular  with  American  playgoers,  both  for  her  personal  charms  and  her  artistic  ability, 
is  Miss  Mary  Hampton,  who  has  for  several  seasons  been  identified  with  important  roles  in  some  of  the  most  successful  produc- 
tions of  Palmer's,  Frohman's  and  other  first-class  companies.  She  made  one  of  her  first  notable  successes  in  "Money  Mad," 
at  the  Standard  Theatre,  and  later  joined  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  company,  appearing  in  "The  Merchant"  and  other  plays 
in  the  A.  M.  Palmer  repertory  Then  she  became  leading  lady  in  the  support  of  Harry  Lacy,  then  starring  in  "Jack  Royal  of  the 
92d,"  and  afterward  went  to  Frohman's  Boston  company,  appearing  in  "The  Lost  Paradise."  Still  more  recently  she  has  gained 
special  favor  in  the  part  of  Diana  Stockton  in  Bronson  Howard's  successful  drama,  "Aristocracy." 


CHARLES  WALTER  COULDOCK. 

This  accomplished  veteran  of  the  stage  was  born  in  London  in  1S15  and  made  his  mark  in  his  own  country  before 
coming  to  the  United  States.  He  appeared  in  London  in  1835  as  Othello  and  afterward  pursued  a  successful  career  there, 
first  appearing  on  the  American  stage  at  the  Walnut  Street  Theatre.  Philadelphia,  in  184P.  as  leading  man  in  the  support 
of  Charlotte  Cushn'an.  He  was  the  original  Abel  Murcot  in  "Our  American  Cousin,"  the  original  Dustan  Kirke  in  "Hazel 
Kirke,"  and  played  leading  roles  in  "Esmeralda"  and  all  the  famous  plays  of  the  Madison  Square  repertory.  He  has  also 
starred  extensively  in  "The  Willow  Copse.  '  "The  Chimney  Corner"  and  other  plays,  and  is  everywhere  recognized  as  a  finished 
exponent  of  dramatic  art  in  lis  highest  development,  enjoying  also  a  well  deserved  personal  popularity. 


ROSINA  YOKES. 

About  thirty  years  ago  five  children  known  as  the  Vokes  Family  appeared  in  a  Christmas  pantomime  at  the  Surrey 
Theatre.  London.  England,  and  made  such  a  success  that  F.  B.  Chatterton  later  secured  them  as  a  special  attraction  at 
the  historic  Drury  Lane  Theatre.  The  five  were  Fawdon,  Frederick  M,.  Jessie,  Virginia  and  Rosina.  the  latter  only  three 
years  old  when  she  first  appeared  on  the  stage.  This  Vokes  Family  afterward  became  famous  in  England  and  America  as  rep- 
resentatives of  a  specially  mirthful  class  of  comedies.  Rosina  retired  from  the  stage  when  she  married  Cecil  Clay,  a  Lon- 
don barrister,  but  returned  to  it  in  1884,  and  afterward  spent  most  of  her  time  in  America,  where  she  became  a  leading 
favorite.     In  her  line  of  characters  Miss  Vokes  was  inimitable.     She  died  in  January,  1894. 


ROBERT  MILLIARD. 

Robert  Cochran  Hilliard,  who  was  horn  in  New  York  city,  entered  the  dramatic  profession  in  his  theatre,  the  Criterion, 
In  Brooklyn,  starring  in  "False  Shame.  "  "Engaged"  and  "Led  Astray.'  his  first  appearance  being  January  i8.  1886.  The 
following  October  he  played  leading  business  under  Charles  Frohman's  management  in  •  Daughters  of  Ireland."  and  has 
since  been  identified  with  numerous  leading  parts,  including  the  title  role  in  "Mr.  Barnes  of  New  York"  and  Richard  Gray 
in  "Adrift."  a  play  of  which  he  is  author,  produced  June  6,  1893.  at  the  Union  Square  Theatre.  New  York.  Later  he 
associated  himself  with  Mr.  Paul  Arthur,  starring  together  In  "The  Nominee."  a  very  successful  production.  Mr.  Hilliard 
has  become  very  popular  with  the  public  in  all  parts  of  the  country. 


ADELAIDE  PRINCE. 

In  a  few  years  Miss  Prince  has  won  by  hard  \vorl<  and  native  ability  a  prominent  position  as  an  actress.  Born  in 
London.  England,  she  came  to  this  country  in  childhood.  She  became  prominent  in  amateur  theatricals  at  Galveston.  Tex., 
playing  there  as  Pauline  in  "The  Lady  of  Lyons"  and  similar  roles  with  great  local  success.  Private  tuition  at  the  Lyceum 
School  of  Acting.  New  York,  under  Henry  C.  DeMille  and  Franklin  H.  Sargent  followed,  and  she  then  engaged  for  a 
season  with  J.  M.  Hill,  opening  at  Portland,  Me.,  as  Ethel  Sorrento  in  "A  Possible  Case."  Then  she  joined  Augustin 
Daly's  company,  playing  seconds  to  Miss  Ada  Rehan  in  America,  London  and  Paris,  and  then  became  leading  lady  at  the 
New  American  Theatre,  New  York,  managed  by  T.   H.  French. 


JOSEPH   B.  POLK. 

In  the  Lyceum  Comedy  Company,  organized  by  Daniel  Frohman  to  present  a  repertoire  of  modern  comedies.  Mr. 
Joseph  B.  Polk  is  a  leading  member.  He  has  long  been  a  favorite  with  the  American  public  and  is  a  comedian  of  marked 
ability.  He  had  done  acceptable  work  with  prominent  stock  companies  before  he  joined  the  Union  Square  Theatre  com- 
pany, in  which  he  made  a  palpable  hit  in  the  part  of  George  Washington  Phipps,  the  commercial  traveler  in  "  The 
Banker's  Daughter,"  which  ran  for  several  years.  In  i88;  he  started  out  as  a  star  in  "Mi.\ed  Pickles."  to  which  he 
afterward  added  "The  Silent  Partner."  Since  joining  Frohman's  forces  he  has  done  e.xcellent  work  in  "The  Guardsman" 
«nd  other  plays  presented  by  that  company. 


AHELIA  SUMMERVILLE. 

Miss  Summerville.  who  in  private  life  is  i<nown  as  Mrs.  FreJericl<  Runnells,  was  born  in  KilJare.  Ireland  She 
joined  the  Holman  English  Opera  Company  when  quite  young  as  chorus  and  ballet  girl  under  the  direction  of  Mrs.  Har- 
riet Holman.  Her  first  attempt  in  a  part  was  as  Emmeline  in  "Uncle  Tom's  Cabin."  but  her  formal  debut  was  made  in 
Toronto,  Canada,  in  "The  Pet  of  the  Petticoats."  She  has  been  succeseful  in  comic  opera  and  burlesque,  was  a  member 
of  the  Collier  and  Rice  lolanthe  Co..  playing  the  Fairy  Queen  in  that  opera,  then  created  the  part  of  Rosetta.  the  Mountain 
Maid  in  the  original  production  of  "Adonis"  at  Chicago  in  June.  1884.  later  joined  the  Miles  and  Barton  Orpheus  and 
Eurvdice  Co.,  appearing  as  Juno,  and  again  appeared  in  "Adonis"  under  Rice  and  Dixey's  management 


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JOSEPH  MURHPY. 

In  the  delineation  of  the  rollicking;  heroes  of  Irish  comeJy  drama  no  actor  of  our  time  has  made  a  g:reater  success 
than  Joseph  Murphy.  He  befran  his  professional  career  as  a  member  of  a  minstrel  company,  then  took  to  playing;  Irish 
character  parts  and  made  such  a  success  that  he  began  to  star  in  Irish  dramas.  The  plays  produced  by  him  are  of  a  popu- 
lar character,  followincr  traditional  lines  and  appealing;  to  Irish  patriotic  sentiment.  His  leading  successes  are  "The  Kerry 
Gow."  "Shaun  Rhue"  and  "The  Donaush."  all  of  which  have  drawn  large  audiences  in  the  principal  cities  of  America. 
Mr.  Murphy  has  made  not  only  an  artistic  but  also  a  financial  success,  and  has  accumulated  a  Iarg;e  fortune  as  a  result 
of  his  ability  in  this  line. 


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HENRIETTA  CROSflAN. 

Miss  Crosman.  who  was  born  at  Wheelinjj.  W.  Va..  wanted  to  become  an  opera  star  and  studied  at  Vienna  and 
Paris,  but  she  lost  her  voice  and  then  turned  her  thoughts  to  the  drama  Her  first  appearance  was  as  Lily  in  "The  White 
Slave,"  under  the  management  of  its  author,  Bartley  Campbell,  at  the  old  Windsor  Theatre,  New  Yorl<.  Later  she  played 
second  business  for  two  years  at  Daniel  Frohman's  Lyceum  Theatre,  New  York,  then  was  with  Daly's  company,  where  she 
played  Celia  to  Miss  Rehan's  Rosalind  in  "As  You  Like  It,"  played  leading  business.  Parthenia.  Virginia,  etc..  with  Rob- 
ert Downing;,  played  Gladys  in  "The  Rajah"  under  A.  M.  Palmer,  and  for  the  past  two  years  has  been  under  the  manage- 
ment of  Charles  Frohman,  doing  excellent  work. 


LOTTIE  COLLINS. 

In  the  realm  of  vaudeville  Lottie  Collins  has,  since  the  days  when  "Ta-ra-ra  Boom-de-ay"  was  the  rage,  been 
one  of  the  bright,  particular  stars.  The  words  of  the  song  were  neither  hrijrht  nor  witty,  hut  the  tune,  In  some  way— 
especially  the  refrain— struck  popular  fancy,  and  the  song  was  done  to  death  in  all  countries  where  people  sing  or 
whistle,  or  where  the  organ  grinder  is  to  be  found.  Lottie  Collins  had  sung  in  this  country,  at  Tony  Pastor's,  before 
she  made  her  London  hit  in  this  song  and  made  herself  famous.  Since  then  she  has  made  two  very  successful  tours  of 
this  country,  singing  and  dancing  in  the  best  vaudeville  companies,  and  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  best  artistes  in  this 
particular  line. 


JOHN  McCULLOUQH. 

In  the  heroic  roles  of  legitimate  tragedy  such  as  Virginius,  Spartacus  and  Othello,  no  actor  ever  found  higher  favor 
than  John  Edward  McCullough.  He  was  born  in  Ireland  in  1837.  but  came  to  ihe  United  States  in  childhood,  and  made 
his  first  appearance  on  the  stage  at  the  Arch  Street  Theatre,  Philadelphia,  in  1837,  as  Thomas  in  "  The  Belle's  Strategem." 
He  traveled  with  Edwin  Forrest  as  his  principal  support  for  some  time,  then  became  partner  with  Lawrence  Barrett  in  the 
management  of  the  Bush  Street  Theatre.  San  Francisco,  and  after  the  death  of  Edwin  Forrest,  in  1872,  assumed  several 
of  the  roles  which  had  been  acted  by  Forrest,  and  in  some  of  them,  especially  in  Virginius.  was  equal,  if  not  superior,  to 
that  great  genius.    Mr.  McCullough  died  in  1885. 


ALEXANDER  SALVINI. 

Son  of  Tom  naso  Salvini.  Italy's  jjreatest  actor,  Alexander  Salvini  was  born  in  Rome,  December  21.  1S60.  He  was 
given  a  liberal  education,  and  in  1881  came  to  visit  this  country.  Here  he  determined  lo  follow  in  his  father's  footsteps, 
although  the  latter  was  averse  to  a  stage  career  for  his  son.  He  first  appeared  as  George  Duhamel.  supporting  Clara 
Morris  in  "Article  47."  Then  he  supported  Margaret  Mather  as  leading  man.  playing  Romeo,  Claude  Melnotte,  etc.  After 
that  he  played  in  "Storm  Beaten,"  "Lights  o"  London,"  and  other  dramas  in  leading  roles,  and  in  1S85  and  1S89  supported 
his  father  on  tours  througti  this  country.  He  has  been  in  Palmer's  and  other  prominent  companies  and  is  specially  fam- 
ous as  Don  Caesar.  D'Artagnan  and  as  Turiddu  in  "Cavalleria  Ruslicana." 


HARGARET  HATHER. 

Miss  Mather  has  been  a  star  ever  since  she  first  appeared  on  the  professional  stage.  She  was  born  in  the  village  of 
Tilbury,  near  Montreal.  Canada,  and  as  a  child  went  to  Detroit  and  afterward  to  New  Yorl<.  She  studied  under  Mr.  George 
Edgar  and  appearing  afterward  as  Cordelia  in  "  King  Lear"  she  showed  such  ability  that  J  M.  Hill,  the  manager,  made  a 
contract  with  her.  After  nearly  two  years  training  she  made  her  debut  at  McVicker's  Theatre.  Chicago,  as  Juliet,  August 
28.  1882.  and  after  that  appeared  in  all  th .  principal  cities  except  New  York,  and  in  that  city  scored  a  triumph  in  October. 
1885.  She  has  since  appeared  in  many  roles:  Rosalind.  Leah,  Julia,  Pauline,  Medea  and  others  with  marl<ed  success,  gain- 
ing praise  from  critics  and  the  public. 


TOHMASO  SALVINI. 

Although  playing  in  a  tongue  unknown  to  his  English  and  American  audiences,  the  fidelity  of  his  art  has  won  for 
Tommaso  Salvini  great  fame  in  these  countries  as  an  exponent  of  Shakespearean  roles.  Some  critics  have  spoken  coldly 
of  his  conception  of  these  parts,  but  the  general  public  has  admired  them  as  embodying  the  highest  ideals  of  art.  It  is 
in  "King  Lear,"  "Hamlet."  '  Othello"  and  "Macbeth  '  that  he  is  best  known  to  American  playgoers.  He  was  born  in 
Milan,  Italy,  January  i.  1830,  and  for  forty  years  has  been  famous  in  his  native  country,  of  which  he  is  the  greatest  actor. 
By  many  he  is  regarded  as  the  greatest  tragedian  of  the  age,  and  his  genius  and  studious  completeness  of  portrayal  of 
tragic  roles  is  universally  conceded. 


MARIE    BURROUGHS. 

As  Mary  Blenkarn 
The  play  of  "The  Middleman,"  written  by  Henry  Arthur  Jones,  is  one  of  the  most  popular  in  the  repertory  made 
famous  by  E.  S.  Wiliard  and  his  company.  It  g^ives  to  Mr  Willard.  in  Cyrus  Blenkarn,  the  potter,  great  opportunities, 
which  he  effectively  improves.  The  part  of  Mary  Blenkarn.  his  daughter,  played  by  Miss  Burroughs,  is  one  in  which  she 
has  been  received  with  uniform  favor  by  the  press  and  public.  It  is  not,  like  Vashti  in  "Judah."  the  commanding  part  in 
the  play,  but  it  is  one  in  which  the  most  artistic  shadings  are  required.  A  prominent  Chicago  critic  has  said  of  the  play: 
"No  great  price  would  be  paid  in  heavm  for  the  soul  of  the  man  who  could  sit  unmoved  through  the  second  act  of  "The 
Middleman,"  as  it  is  defined  by  Mr.  Willard.  beautifully  aided  by  Miss  Burroug^hs  " 


JAMES  LEWIS. 

Mr.  Lewis,  who  is  admitted  to  be  a  great  comedian,  is  unique  among  those  bearing  that  distinction  in  the  fact  that 
he  has  never  "starred."  For  twenty-five  years  he  has  been  in  Augustin  Daly's  Company,  which  he  has  done  much  to 
make  famous.  He  was  born  in  Troy.  N.  Y,.  in  iSjg.  played  his  first  part  there  in  185S  and  afterwarJ  traveled  through 
the  west.  He  secured  his  first  New  York  engagement  at  the  Olympic  Theatre,  then  under  the  management  of  Mrs.  John 
Wood,  and  soon  became  a  popular  comedian.  He  has  added  greatly  to  his  reputation  since  joining  Mr  Daly  in  1869;  was 
the  original  Bob  Sackett,  the  original  of  Cheviot  Hill  in  "  Engaged"  and  of  Perkin  Middlewick  in  "Our  Boys"  and  has 
crctited  other  notable  parts. 


MRS.  G.  H.  GILBERT. 

Mrs.  Gilbert,  who  in  her  line  is  not  excelled  on  the  stage,  has  since  iSog  been  one  of  the  chief  members  of  Augustin 
Daly's  company.  She  was  born  in  England  and  for  many  years  was  famous  as  a  dancer.  In  1S46  she  married  the  late 
George  Henry  Gilbert,  also  a  dancer,  and  the  two  came  lo  this  country  in  1S4Q.  Tiring  of  dancing  she  began  studying  the- 
atrical roles,  and  as  "first  old  woman"  became  famous,  notably  as  the  Baroness  in  "Finesse,"  the  Schoolma'am  in 
Brougham's  "Pocahontas"  and  as  the  Marchioness  in  "Caste."  Since  joining  Mr.  Daly's  company  she  has  achieved 
highest  approval  from  the  press  and  public  of  both  England  and  America  for  her  artistic  methods  and  intelligent  inter- 
pretation of  many  important  roles 


JOSEPH   HOLLAND. 

This  genlleman.  whose  full  name  is  Joseph  Jefterion  HullanJ,  has  made  much  success  in  liRht  comedy  roles,  such 
as  Percival  Pervice  in  "Wilkinson's  Widows"  and  Arthur  Hummingtop  in  "The  Arabian  Ni.iihts.  '  He  confesses  to  an 
ambition  to  play  "David  Garrick"  and  the  more  pretentious  of  the  old-fashioned  and  romantic  light  comedy  roles.  He  was 
born  in  New  York  city  and  as  a  child  appeared  tor  a  few  months  at  the  Olympic  Theatre  there.  He  entered  the  profession 
regularly  on  March  25,  1878,  at  Wilmington.  Del.,  playing  Lord  Scroop  and  The  Dauphin  of  France  in  George  Rignold's 
production  of  "Henry  V."  Later  he  was  with  John  T.  Raymond,  McKee  Rankin.  Clara  Morris  and  others  until  1SS6,  then 
was  three  seasons  with  Augustin  Daly,  joining  Charles  Frohman's  forces  in  1S89  in  "Shenandah." 


HELEN  DAUVRAY. 

One  of  the  most  successful  aud  popular  actresses  of  our  time  is  Helen  Dauvray.  She  was  born  in  Cincinnati, 
Ohio,  but  went  in  infancy  to  California.  There  when  five  years  old  she  appeared  as  Eva  iu  "  Uncle  Tom's  Cabin  " 
in  a  company  that  included  Junius  Brutus  Booth.  Jr.,  Charles  Thorue  and  Frank  JIayo.  Lucky  investments  in  rain- 
ing stock  made  her  rich  and  she  went  to  Europe  aud  studied  for  several  years.  She  appeared  with  success  in  a 
French  play  written  for  her  by  M.  Paul  Ferrier  at  the  Folies  Dramatiques  in  Paris,  then  returned  to  the  United 
States,  and  has  presented  successfully  numerous  plays,  although  Brouson  Howard's  "  One  of  Our  Girls."  in  which 
she  plays  the  heroine  Kate  Shipley,  is  the  one  iu  which  she  is  most  famous. 


MRS.  D.  P.  BOWERS. 

This  popular  actress  was  born  iu  Stamford,  Coun..  March  12,  1830,  beiug  the  daughter  of  Rev.  William  A. 
Crocker,  an  Episcopal  clergyman,  who  died  iu  her  infancy.  She  first  appeared  at  the  Park  Theatre,  New  York, 
July  16,  1846,  as  Amanthis,  and  iu  1S47  married  D.  P.  Bowers,  a  prominent  actor,  who  died  in  1857.  She  became 
famous  in  the  leading  female  roles  of  tragedy,  not  only  in  this  country  but  in  England  also,  making  her  London 
debut  at  Sadler's  Wells  Theatre  in  September,  1861,  as  Julia  iu  "  The  Hunchback."  Iu  1S63  she  returned  to  this 
country  and  became  recognized  as  one  of  the  leading  impersonators  of  such  characters  as  Queen  Elizabeth,  Queen 
Mary,  Lady  Macbeth,  and  Lady  Audley.     More  recently  she  has  been  a  member  of  A.  M.  Palmer's  stock  company. 


JEANNIE  WINSTON. 

One  of  the  popular  favorites  of  ligtit  opera  in  ttiis  country  is  Jeannie  Winston.  Her  real  name  is  Jeannette  Webster 
Bruce,  and  she  was  born  in  Liverpool.  England,  and  brought  up  at  Aberdeen.  Scotland.  From  thence  she  went  to  Austra- 
lia and  made  her  first  professional  appearance  at  Melbourne.  Her  first  engagement  in  this  country  was  with  Tom  Maguire 
of  San  Francisco,  who  introduced  so  many  Australian  artists  to  the  American  stage.  Later  she  was  with  H.  B.  Maher. 
John  A.  McCaull.  S.  W.  Fort  and  others,  and  she  has  appeared  at  the  head  of  several  companies  of  her  own  in  "Boccac- 
cio." "Fatinitza,"  "Donna  Juanita,"  "Fra  Diavolo."  etc..  usually  appearing  in  "boy"  parts,  although  she  expresses  a  pref- 
erence for  feminine  roles.     She  makes  her  winter  home  at  Florence,  Italy. 


GEORGE    RIGNOLD. 

This  prominent  English  actor  has  made  himself  well-known  on  this  side  of  the  Atlantic  in  two  successful  tours, 
during  which  he  visited  all  the  priucipal  American  cities.  He  was  at  the  Bath  aud  Bristol  theatres  before  going  to 
Loudon,  his  first  success  iu  the  British  metropolis  being  in  the  character  of  Sir  Johu  Brydges  in  " 'Twixt  Axe  aud 
Crowu."  at  the  Queen's  Theatre,  .\moug  his  successes  after  that  were  the  characters  of  Father  Isarabard,  in  Tom 
Taylor's  drama  of  "Joan  of  Arc."  Posthumous  in  a  revival  of  "  Cymbeliue,"  Icilius  in  "  Virgiuius,"  Romeo  in 
"  Romeoand  Juliet,"  Amos  Clark  in  the  play  of  that  name,  and  he  is  specially  noted  for  his  .superb  impersonation 
of  the  part  of  Heurv  Y,     It  i^  iu  this  part  tlint  lie  is  best  known  in  the  I'nited  States, 


niNNIE  SELIGHAN  CUTTING. 

Miss  Minnie  Seligman.  daughter  of  a  pruminent  banker  in  New  York  City,  had  gained  much  local  fame  as  a  gifted 
amateur,  before  she  made  her  appearance  on  the  professional  stage.  She  started  out  as  a  star  and  won  immediate  suc- 
cess in  "The  Suspect,"  in  which  she  took  the  leading  role,  a  soubrette  part.  After  that  she  became  leading  lady  in 
Charles  Frohman's  company,  appearing  in  several  plays  but  making  a  specially  notable  success  in  "My  Official  Wife." 
Then  she  married,  her  husband,  Mr.  Cutting,  being  well  known  in  New  York  society,  and  later  appearing  as  an  actor  in 
the  same  company  with  his  wife.  Recently  Mrs.  Cutting  has  been  starring  with  success  in  "Olaf."  a  spectacular  melo- 
drama, and  other  plays. 


FRANK  MAYO. 

Among  the  prominent  favorites  of  the  American  stage  is  Frank  Mayo,  who  has  for  more  than  thirty  years  tal<en  ranl< 
with  the  best  actors  of  this  country.  In  the  early  '6o"s  he  was  pla\'ing  in  California  in  the  same  company  with  Junius 
Brutus  Booth,  Jr.,  and  after  that  he  became  leading  man  in  some  of  the  best  stock  companies  playing  the  legitimate  drama, 
including  all  the  Shakespearean  roles  as  well  as  modern  plays.  Afterward  he  gained  wider  fame  by  his  e.Ncellent  creation 
of  the  character  of  Davy  Crockett  in  the  play  of  that  name,  which  has  become  identified  with  him  in  the  same  manner  that  Rip 
Van  Winkle  is  with  Jefferson.  Mr.  Mayo  afterward  produced  "  Nordeck."  which  he  continued  for  several  seasons,  but  has 
recently  returned  to  Davy  Crockett,  in  which  he  has  met  with  much  success  during  the  past  season. 


ISABELLE   EVESSON. 

Successes  both  in  this  country  and  England  have  rewarded  the  skill  and  hard  work  of  Miss  Isabelle  Evesson.  Born 
in  New  York  state  she  was  scarcely  sixteen  years  old  when  she  made  her  first  professional  appearance  at  Dal\'s  Theatre, 
New  York,  in  "The  Royal  Middy,"  and  later  appeared  as  Psyche  in  "Cinderella  at  School"  and  was  understudy  for  Miss 
Ada  Rehan.  Then  she  look  the  place  of  Mrs.  McKee  Rankin  as  Carrots  in  "Forty-Nine,"  then  in  Wallack's  company 
appeared  as  Fuschia  Leach  in  "Moths."  From  thence  she  went  to  the  Criterion,  London,  for  two  years,  and  returning 
home  went  to  the  Boston  Theatre  in  1886.  She  has  since  been  seen  in  many  leading  roles,  including  Mrs.  Brown  in  "Dr. 
Bill"  and  principal  parts  with  Henry  E.  Dixev's  comran'' 


FREDERICK  BOND. 

This  excellent  actor,  wtio  was  born  in  New  Yurk  City,  began  his  theatrical  career  in  the  stock  company  of  Wallack's 
Theatre  in  1878,  and  afterward  became  connected  with  Abbey's  Park  Theatre.  He  was  afterward  with  B.  McAuley  for  a  year, 
then  with  Sol  Smith  Russell  for  three  years,  and  then  joined  Augustin  Daly's  stock  company.  During  seven  years  in  that 
company  he  played  Jaques  and  Touchstone  in  "  As  ITou  Like  It :"  Adonis  Evergreen  in  "  My  Awful  Dad;"  Flute  in  Midsummer 
Night's  Dream  ;"  Prosper  in  "A  Scrap  of  Paper;"  Puff  in  "The  Critic,"  and  other  notable  parts.  In  1891  he  joined  Charles 
Frohman's  company,  playing  Lebussiere  in  "  Thermidor,"  and  also  appearing  in  "Aristocracy."  In  the  summer  of  189;  he 
appeared  for  eight  weeks  at  the  National  Theatre,  Washington,  in  a  round  of  legitimate  comedies. 


M'LLE  FATHAH  DIARD. 

Born  in  St.  Louis  less  than  a  quarter  of  a  century  ago,  of  a  French  family.  M'lle  Fatmah  Diard  has  become  distinguished 
as  one  of  the  sweetest  songstresses  of  America.  Introduced  to  the  public  under  the  management  of  John  Stetson  she  has  since 
been  with  J.  E.  Duff,  E.  E.  Rice,  Charles  E.  Ford,  Mme.  Zelda  Seguin  and  the  Bostonians,  and  has  sung  as  prima  donna 
soprano  in  all  the  favorite  light  operas  in  parts  from  Josephine  in  '  Pinafore  "  to  Maid  Marian  in  "  Robin  Hood  "  and  Katrina  in 
"The  Knickerbockers,"  in  standard  English  opera  in  "  Martha.'*  "  Fra  Diavola,"  "  The  Bohemian  Girl."  and  "  Stradella," 
and  in  grand  Intalian  opera,  notably  as  Lucia  in  "  Lucia  de  Lammermoor"  Marguerite  in  "  Faust "  and  Santugga  in  "Cavallera 
Rusticana."    Next  September  she  goes  to  Paris  for  a  year's  vocal  lessons  with  the  famed  Mme.  Marchesi. 


JOHN  T,  RAYMOND. 

None  of  the  great  actors  who  have  gone  is  more  pleasantly  remembered  than  the  g^enial  American  John  T.  Raymond. 
His  right  name  was  John  O'Brien,  and  he  was  born  in  Buffalo,  N.  Y.,  in  1836.  His  first  appearance  was  made  at  Roches- 
ter, N.  Y.,  as  Lopes  in  "The  Honeymoon."  in  1855.  He  made  steady  progress  in  the  profession,  but  his  first  great  success 
was  made  as  Asa  Trenchard  in  "Our  American  Cousin,"  at  Laura  Keene's  Theatre  in  New  York  in  1861.  Later  he  played 
the  same  character  in  London,  Paris,  Liverpool.  Birmingham  and  Glasgow,  to  the  Lord  Dundreary  of  E.  H.  Sothern.  He 
returned  to  the  United  States  in  1868.  He  made  his  most  memorable  hit  as  Col.  Mulberry  Sellers  in  "The  Gilded  Age,"  and 
later  added  the  successful  creations  of  Bob  Belter  in  "In  Paradise"  and  General  Joslah  Limber  in  "For  Congress." 


KITTY  CHEATHAn. 

Born  at  Nashville,  Tenn.,  daughter  of  the  late  Colonel  Richard  Boone  Cheatham.  Miss  Kitty  Cheatham  found  herself, 
when  seventeen  years  old,  corcpelled  by  reverses  of  fortune  and  the  death  of  her  father  to  seek  an  occupation,  and  went  to 
New  York  with  her  mother  to  seek  an  engagement.  Her  sweet  soprano  voice  found  her  employment  in  Colonel  McCaull's 
company,  her  first  part  being  a  small  one  in  the  "  Black  Hussar"  at  Toledo,  Ohio.  She  advanced  rapidly,  gained  favor  at  the 
Casino.  New  York,  as  Cerise  in  "  Erminie"  and  later  played  leading  roles  in  "  Falka"  and  other  operas.  Then  she  left  comic 
opera  for  comedy,  and  has  become  an  important  member  of  Augistin  Daly's  company-,  in  which  she  made  special  success  as 
Kate  in  "  The  Foresters  ".     On  several  occasions  she  has  played  Miss  Rehan's  parts,  which  she  lios  done  most  acceptably. 


niSS   ULLIE  AKERSTROn. 

Miss  Ulrica  Akerstrom  was  born  in  New  York  city  in  1863.  She  began  her  professional  career  as  a  dancer  and  pan- 
tomimist,  in  which  she  received  her  instruction  from  her  mother,  her  debut  being  made  at  Milwaukee.  Wis.  After  hard 
and  persistent  application  she  made  her  debut  as  a  star  at  South  Norwalk,  Conn.,  as  Lady  Isabel  in  "East  Lynne."  Later 
she  took  to  writing  her  own  plays,  to  which  her  repertoire  is  now  entirely  confined.  These  include  "Annette,  the  Dancing 
GirL'*  "  Little  Busybody."  "Miss  Roza,"  "That  Smith  Gal,"  'The  Sultan's  Favorite."  "The  Egyptian  Dancer"  and  "A 
Pauper's  Fortune."  all  of  which  have  been  successful,  and  she  is  specially  admired  in  the  parts  of  Miss  Roza  and  as  Zulima 
in  "A  Sultan's  Favorite. 


MARIE  BURROUGHS. 

As  Kate  Norbury. 

Joseph  Hattou  s  play.  "John  Xeedhams  Double."  has  many  elements  of  dramatic  strength.  It  presents  the 
idea — not  new,  but  always  artistically  difficult — of  the  portrayal,  by  one  actor,  of  two  men  of  different  mental  and 
moral  characteristics,  but  with  the  same  externals.  This  idea  is  most  effectively  carried  out  by  Mr.  Willard  in  the  dual 
role  of  the  English  gentleman  and  the  forger  and  murderer.  Miss  Burroughs  plays  in  this  drama  the  part  of  Kate 
Norbur>-.  sister  of  the  murdered  man.  in  which  are  represented  strong  situations  and  emotions — the  sister's  love,  the 
awakening  suspicion  of  the  crime,  the  tr>-ing  ordeal  of  a  cross-examination,  and  culminating  in  a  forcible  denun- 
ciation of  the  murder.     Her  conception  of  this  role  has  met  with  marked  approval  wherever  it  has  been  presented. 


EDWARD  H.  SOTHERN. 

The  son  of  Edward  A.  Sothern,  the  great  comedian,  became  an  actor  because  he  liked  the  stage.  His  father 
strongly  opposed  the  notion  but  at  last  gave  in.  and  Edward  H.  Sothern  appeared  in  a  small  part  with  his  father  at 
Abbey's  old  Park  Theatre  in  New  York  City.  He  had  indifferent  success  ioT  a  while,  but  finally  made  a  hit  whi.e 
playing  with  Helen  Dauvray  in  "  One  of  Our  Girls."  On  May  3,  1887,  he  appeared  at  the  Lyceum^  Theatre,  New  York, 
as  Jack  Hammerton  in  "The  Highest  Bidder."  and  since  then  has  been  recognized  as  an  actor  of  great  ability  and 
has  starred  in  several  new  plays,  including  "Lord  Chumley,"  "The  Maister  of  Woodbarrrow,"  and  his  recent  success 
<>f   "  Sheridan,  or  the  Maid  of   Bath." 


H'LLE   HORTENSE   RHEA. 

A  career  of  over  ten  years  in  this  country  has  made  M'lle  Rhea  well  known  to  the  patrons  of  the  legitimate  dran?a 
in  America.  She  was  born  in  Brussels,  Belgium,  her  father  being  a  wealthy  manufacturer,  who  died  when  she  was  still 
young  Being  ambi:ious  to  become  an  actress,  she  procured  admission  to  the  Paris  Conservatoire,  where  she  studied 
under  the  famous  Beauvaliet.  For  ten  years  she  was  a  favorite  in  France,  and  in  1881  she  made  her  first  appearance 
in  this  countP,'  at  Boston  in  the  title  role  of  "Adrienne  Lecouvreur."  playing  in  the  English  language.  She  has  since 
added  other  important  roles  to  her  repertoire  among  which  Camille,  the  Empress  Josephine  and  the  Queen  of  Sheba  are 
characters  in  which  she  is  widely  popular 


J.    K.    EMMET. 

Joseph  Kliue  Emmet  was  born  in  St.  Lotifs  March  13.  1841.  He  began  his  career  on  the  stage  in  a  minstrel 
company  and  introduced  in  the  olio  the  broken  German  dialect  that  afterward  made  his  fame.  Ben  DeBar.  the 
famous  western  manager,  gave  him  a  letter  to  Dan  Bryant,  whose  company  was  performing  at  Tammany  Hall. 
New  York,  and  he  engaged  him  to  sing  dialect  songs.  Afterward  he  joined  Hooley's  Minstrels,  but  by  the  advice  of 
Hen  De  Bar  made  an  arrangement  with  Charles  Gayler,  a  playwright,  who  wrote  for  him  "  Fritz,  Our  Cousin  Ger- 
man," the  first  of  the  "  Fritz  "  plays,  afterward  so  famous.  Emmet  held  the  favor  of  the  public  until  his  death  iu 
1892.     He  has  never  been  equaled  in  that  class  of  characters. 


JANE    HADING. 

Mile.  Jaue  Hading  was  born  to  the  stage,  her  father  having  been  an  actor  at  the  Gymuase,  at  Marseilles,  where 
she  appeared  in  child's  parts.  It  was  in  Algeria  that  she  made  her  formal  debut  in  operetta.  Later  she  was  at  Cairo. 
Eg>*pt,  then  returned  to  Marseilles,  and  in  1S77  made  her  Paris  debut  in  "  La  Chaste  Suzanne  "at  the  Palais  Royal 
and  made  later  successes  iu  comic  opera  at  the  Renaissance.  She  then  abandoned  the  lyric  stage  and  went  to  the 
Gyranaze.  creating  the  part  of  Claire  in  Ohuefs  '  Le  Maitre  des  Forges,"  which  brought  her  to  the  height  of  fame. 
Since  then  she  has  added  to  her  reputation  iu  "  Sapho,"  ■■  Frou-Frou."  "  L'Aventuriere."  and  "  L'Etraugere."  She 
has  made  two  succes^iful  tours  of  the  I'nited  States. 


WILLIAM    WARREN. 

The  active  stage  career  of  Boston's  great  coiuediau  covered  a  full  half  century.  He  was  born  in  Philadelphia 
November  17,  iSii.  and  his  father,  also  named  William  Warren,  was  a  fine  actor  and  manager  of  the  Chestnut  Street 
Theatre.  Philadelphia.  William  Warren  made  his  first  appearance  in  that  city,  at  the  Arch  Strett  Theatre,  playing 
Norval  10  the  Old  Norval  of  the  elder  Booth,  October  27,  1832,  He  joined  a  '^trolling  company  headed  by  Mr.  Jeffer- 
son (father  of  the  present  Joseph  Jeffersonl.  afterward  played  in  New  Yoik.  and  opened  in  Boston  in  1S46  and 
remained  the  favorite  actor  of  that  city  until  he  retired  from  the  stage  in  1SS3,  playing  5S0  different  characters, 
including  Dr.  Pangloss.  Sir  Peter  Teazle  and  Eccles  in  "Caste."     He  died  in  1888. 


AGNES    BOOTH. 

Agues  Booths  faiue  has  beeu  made  iu  the  entire  Shakesperiau  repertoire,  as  well  as  iu  such  favorite  modern 
dramas  as  '■  Eugaged,"  "Young  Mrs.  Winthrop,"  "  Jim  the  Penman,"  "  Russian  Houeymoon."  etc.  Her  maiden 
name  was  Marion  Agues  Land  Rookes,  and  she  was  born  at  Sydney,  Australia,  October  4.  1S46.  made  her  debut  as  a 
dancer  there  when  a  child  and  later  was  with  companies  playing  in  California.  She  was  married  at  sixteen,  at  San 
Francisco,  to  Harry  Perry,  an  English  actor,  becoming  a  widow  a  year  later.  In  1865  sheappeared  in  New  York  and 
became  leading  lady  with  Edwin  Forest.  She  was  married  in  1S65  to  Junius  Brutus  Booth,  who  died  in  18S3  ;  and  in 
1885  she  was  married  to  John  B.  Schoeffel.  of  Abbey.  Schoeffel  &  Gran,  managers. 


FRANK    DANIELS. 

One  of  the  most  popular  among  the  comediaus  devoting  their  talents  to  farce  comedy  is  Frank  Daniels.  He 
was  born  iu  Dayton,  Ohio,  but  reared  and  educated  in  Boston,  Mass.  It  was  in  the  latter  city  that  he  made  his  first 
professional  appearance  in  18S3.  He  developed  great  ability  in  broad  comedy,  one  of  his  first  successes  being  in  the 
character  of  "A  Rag  Baby."  Then  he  started  out  at  the  head  of  his  own  company  in  "  little  Puck,"  a  dramatic 
adaptation  of  F.  (Vnstey's  humorous  novel  "  Vice- Versa,"  which  he  has  successfully  presented  for  the  past  seven 
seasons,  and  into  which  he  has  introduced  from  time  to  time  new  musical  and  specialty  features.  With  this  amus- 
ing farce  he  has  accumulated  wealth  as  well  as  fame. 


ANNIE   MYERS. 

Miss  Annie  Myers,  as  she  is  billed,  or  Mrs.  Myers,  as  she  is  in  private  life,  was  born  in  Baltiraore,  and  married  Mr. 
Harry  Myers,  while  still  in  her  teens.  She  appeared  in  private  theatricals  in  "  The  Mystic  Light,"  and  later  played 
Germaine  in  "  The  Chimes  of  Normandy."  and  Hebe  in  "■  Pinafore,"  Later  Mr.  and  Mrs,  Myers  found  business 
affairs  unpropitious  and  both  joined  the  chorus  of  an  opera  company  organized  by  Charles  Ford,  and  later  were  with 
the  Wilbur  Opera  Company.  Then  they  joined  McCauU's  Opera  Company,  where  Mrs.  Myers  made  her  mark,  soon 
being  recognized  as  one  of  the  queens  of  comic  opera,  which  she  has  since  well  sustained  under  the  management  of 
the  Aronsons,  in  "  The  Tyrolean  "  and  other  operas. 


MRS.  E.  W.   PHILLIPS. 

In  that  class  of  roles  de>ig:nated  iu  Stage  parlauce  as '•  leadiug  old  womeu  ■■  Mrs.  E.  W.Phillips  is  the  repre- 
sentative actress  of  the  American  stage.  She  was  for  some  years  a  member  of  the  famons  stock  company  of  Eeu 
DeBar  at  St.  Louis  and  weut  from  there  to  New  Orleans  to  play  old  lady  parts  at  the  Varieties  Theatre,  Iht  leading 
stock  theatre  at  New  Orleans,  under  the  management  of  Lawrence  Barrett.  Afterwards  at  New  York  she  was  iden- 
tified with  all  the  successes  at  the  Union  Square  Theatre.  She  then  weut  to  the  Madison  Square  Theatre  and  from 
there  to  Wallack's  {now  Palmer's)  when  A.  M.  Palmer  took  the  house.  She  was  at  one  time  with  Lester  Wallack's 
company,  and  figured  prominently  in  an  old  lady  character  in  the  notable  production  of  "  Rosedale." 


ELEONORA  DUSE. 

Among  the  great  celebrities  of  the  stage  of  Couliueutal  Europe  who  have  beeu  seeu  in  the  I'uited  States,  none 
has  made  a  greater  artistic  success  thau  Eleonora  Dusc.  who  is  recognized  as  Italy's  foremost  tragedienne.  She  his  been 
for  years  prominent  in  her  own  country  and  won  fame  in  an  extensive  repertoire  as  one  of  the  most  versatile  and 
gifted  representatives  of  tragedy.  Among  her  great  successes  have  been  "  La  Dameaux  Camelias,"  "  I,a  Tosca  "and 
"  Fedora,"  as  well  as  her  great  part  of  Santuzza  in  "  Cavalleria  Riisticana."  In  the  season  cf  i  92-1893  she  appeared 
in  the  larger  American  cities  and  her  wonderful  exhibition  of  dramatic  power  and  her  unconventional  conception  of 
these  and  other  great  roles  were  fully  worthy  of  her  great  European  reputation. 


SIQ.  PERUQINI. 

Oue  of  the  popular  favorites  of  light  opera  is  the  dramatic  teuor  Sig.  Perugini.  His  real  name  is  John  Chatter- 
ton  and  his  early  life  was  spent  iu  Michigan.  As  a  choir  boy  he  developed  a  voice  of  great  sweetness  and  he  was 
sent  to  Italy  and  placed  under  the  instruction  of  the  best  masters.  Later,  as  Signor  Perugiui.  he  .^lang  with  success 
iu  grand  opera  in  Italy  and  other  parts  of  Europe  as  well  as  in  America,  then  joined  the  McCaull  Opera  Company  as 
principal  tenor,  making  a  success  in  "  The  Queen's  I, ace  Handkerchief "  and  other  productions  of  that  company. 
He  later  joined  the  company  managed  by  Messrs.  Canary  and  Lederer,  and  headed  by  Lillian  Russell,  whom  he 
juarried  early  in  the  present  year. 


ISABELLE   URQUHART. 

Miss  I'rquhart  is  by  birth  an  Americau,  but  ot  Scottish  descent.  She  first  appeared  on  the  stage  about  i38o 
\pith  D'Ovly  Carte  at  the  Standard  Theatre.  New  York,  as  a  member  of  the  chorus  iu  the  opera  of  Billee  Taylor. 
Then  she  joined  Augustin  Daly's  compauy.  in  which  she  played  utility  parts,  and  later  was  with  the  late  Lawrence 
Barrett.  She  then  went  back  to  the  lyric  stage,  appearing  as  Venus  in  "Orpheus  and  Eur\'dice"  under  Brooks  & 
Dickson's  management,  then  joined  the  Casino  chorus  but  was  soon  given  small  parts  and  rapidly  advanced  until 
she  became  one  of  the  reigning  queens  of  comic  opera,  making  her  first  palpable  hit  as  Cerise  in  ""  Ermiuie."  For 
the  past  two  or  three  seasons  she  has  been  in  London,  where  she  has  won  great   favcr. 


E.    M.    HOLLAND. 

Mr.  Holland  has  long  been  known  as  a  thoroughly  capable  actor,  having  been  a  member  of  several  prominent 
stock  companies.  He  has  created  several  important  roles  that  have  given  him  a  still  higher  place  among  the  celeb- 
rities of  the  American  stage.  The  part  of  Capt.  Reilfern  the  detective,  in '' Jim  the  Penman."  as  portrayed  by  Mr. 
Holland,  was  one  of  the  strong  featnres  of  that  drama,  and  he  made  another  marked  snccess  as  Col.  Moberly  in 
"Alabama."  The  play  of"  Col.  Carter,  of  Cartersville,"  adapted  from  F.  Hopkinsou  Smith's  well  known  story,  was 
not  a  lasting  snccess,  but  Mr.  Holland's  work  in  the  part  of  Col.  Carter  was  recognized  as  a  most  artistic  creation. 
Mr.  Holland  is  now,  as  for  several  seasons  past,  playing  under  A.  M.  Palmer's  management. 


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niSS    ESTHER    PALLISER. 

When  the  tuneful  operas  ot  Gilbert  aud  Sullivau  were  the  rage  in  this  country  there  appeared  upon  the  Amer- 
ican stage  an  Eugli-h  singer  whose  fresh  young  voice  aud  charmiug  presence,  as  well  as  her  dramatic  skill,  brought 
her  great  favor.  The  critics  joined  the  popular  chorus  and  predicted  for  her  a  brilliant  future.  After  a  stay,  all  too 
brief,  in  this  country,  she  returned  to  her  native  Albion,  where  she  has  won  her  more  recent  fame  in  a  more  ambi- 
tious field  of  musical  effort,  singing  in  grand  opera,  oratorio,  and  as  a  leading  soloist  in  the  great  musical  festivals. 
Her  voice  is  delicately  modulated  and  passing  sweet,  as  well  as  thoroughly  trained,  and  although  her  passage  to  the 
foremost  rank  has  been  rapid  it  has  been  fairly  earned. 


JOHNSTONE    BENNETT. 

Miss  Johnstone  Bennett,  the  original  hi  this  couutry  of  "  Jane,"  in  the  play  of  that  name,  was  born  on  the 
ocean.  She  was  left  motherless  in  infancy  and  was  adopted  by  a  Mrs.  Bennett.  When  she  determined  to  go  on  the 
stage  she  answered  an  advertisement  and  secnred  an  engagement  in  a  small  compan\  .  Mr.  Richard  Mansfield  saw 
her  and  engaged  her  to  create  the  part  of  Sally  in  "  Monsieur."  In  his  company  she  afterward  appeared  as  Kathleen 
in  •■  Beau  Brummell."  the  Vassar  Girl  in  "  Prince  Karl."  and  the  dancer  in  ■•A  Parisian  Romance."  Then  she  went 
to  Charles  Frohraan's  company,  first  appearing  as  Roxana  in  "  All  the  Comforts  of  Home,"  and  then  in  "Jane." 
Next  season  in  the  same  company  she  will  appear  as  Tommy  in  "  The  Amazon." 


LIZZIE  EVANS. 

This  popular  soubrette  was  born  and  reared  in  Mount  Vernon,  Ohio.  In  1879  she  joined  a  small  company  playinjj 
in  the  villages  of  Ohio  and  neighboring  stales  and  then  she  joined  Barney  McAuley,  who  was  starring  in  "A  Messenger 
from  Jarvis  Section."  After  that  she  was  with  Milton  Nobles  and  then  starred  for  eight  years  under  the  management  of 
C.  E.  Callahan,  as  Chip  in  "Fogg's  Ferry.  '  .VUry  Jane  in  "The  Buckeye"  and  in  other  parts.  Thjn  followed  a  season 
under  Rich  and  Rosenbaum  in  "A  Little  Blacksmith.  '  and  another  under  Lift  and  Davis  in  "A  Nutmeg  Match.  '  She  was 
married  at  Atlanta.  Ga.,  in  i8qi.  to  Harry  Mills,  who  was  playing  the  comedy  roles  in  her  company.  Among  her  parts  she 
confesses  a  special  liking  for  Chip  in  "Fogg's  Ferry."  her  first  star  part. 


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LIZZIE    HUDSON    COLLIER. 

Appearing  in  inau>'  of  the  most  popular  productions  of  leading-  companies,  Lizzie  Hudson  Collier  has  for  sev- 
eral years  been  one  of  the  most  accomplished  "  leading  women  "  on  the  American  stage.  She  is  a  niece  of  the  well 
known  actor  and  manager.  James  W.  Collier,  and  was  educated  at  the  New  York  Normal  College-  Very  shortly 
after  her  graduation  Mrs,  Collier  made  her  first  success  as  IMrs.  Ilrown  in  "  The  Banker's  Daughter."  which  she 
assumed,  to  meet  an  emergency,  at  a  few  hours'  notice.  Later,  she  succeeded  Sarah  Jewett  at  the  Union  Square 
Theatre.  New  York,  as  the  heroine  in  "  The  Lights  of  London."  Since  then,  in  the  position  of  leading  actress  with 
such  famous  stars  as  Joseph  Jefferson,  Nat  C.  ("joodwin  and  William  H   Crane.  Mrs.  Collier   has  won   general  favor. 


TECKLA  MORTON. 

Artists  and  ethnological  authorities  have  iisuallj' chosen  Miss  Morton  as  the  most  perfect  type  of  the  Northern 
races  now  on  the  American  stage.  Teckla  Morton  is  a  nom  du  theatre — the  subject  of  this  sketch  belonging  to  one  ol 
the  oldest  and  proudest  Swedish  families.  Miss  Morton  has  only  been  three  years  on  the  stage,  but  her  beautiful 
contralto  voice,  noble  and  commaudiug  figure  and  undoubted  talent  have  already  uiade  her  a  favorite  in  the  organiz- 
ations with  which  she  has  been  couuected— the  Lillian  Russell  Opera  Company  and  other  of  T.  Henry  French's 
various  enterprises.  Many  of  the  critics  who  have  heard  Miss  Morton's  remarkable  voice,  prophesy  that  this  young 
lady  will  add  another  name  to  the  long  and  honorable  roll  of  singers  which  Sweden  has  given  this  country. 


EDWARD    HARRIQAN. 

Edward  Harrigan,  actor,  author  and  iii;inager.  began  his  professional  career  as  a  variety  performer  and  in 
1872  joined  forces  with  the  late  Tony  Hart.  Their  song,  "  The  Mulligan  Guards."  became  famous  and  Mr.  Harrigan 
developed  it  into  an  afterpiece  at  the  Theatre  Comique,  of  which  they  became  managers.  Then  Mr.  Harrigan  wrote 
several  plays,  including  "Squatter  Sovereignity,"  "  McSorley's  Inflation,"  and  "Cordelia's  Aspirations,"  to  which 
Dave  Brahara  contributed  catchy  music.  After  their  theatre  burned  down  in  1884  Harrigan  and  Hart  separated,  but 
Mr.  Harrigan  has  been  most  successful,  and  his  new  theatre  on  Thirty  fifth  Street.  Xew  York,  is  one  of  the  hand- 
somest there.     He  has  written  other  plays,  including  "  Reilly  and  tlie  ^t.o   '  ihn'  have  gained  popularity. 


One  of  the  best — many 
recently  heard  in  America 
Australia,  her  name  being 
concert  in  Melbourne,  then 
Monnaie,  Brussels,  as  Gilda 
Strakosch  through  Germany, 
et  Juliette,"  "Lohengrin,"  * 


MME.  NELLIE  MELBA. 

competent  critics  say  the  greatest— of  the  prima  donnas  of  grand  opera  is  Mme.  Melba, 
for  the  first  time  under  Abbey  &  Grau's  management.  She  was  bom  in  Melbourne, 
Miss  Nellie  Mitchell  until  she  married  Captain  Armstrong.  She  gained  local  fame  in 
studied  under  Madame  Marchesi.  in  Paris,  and  made  her  debut  at  the  Theatre  de  la 
in  "  Rigoletto."  Under  management  of  Sir  Augustus  Harris,  in  London,  and  of  Carl 
Scandinavia  and  Italy,  she  gained  increasing  fame.  Her  principal  roles  are  in  "  Romeo 
Lucia."  '•  Traviata."  "  Faust."  "Taunhauser,"  "  Aida"  and  Ophelia  in  "Hamlet." 


JEAN  De  RESZKE. 

Jean  De  Reszke.  generally  regarded  as  the  best  stage  tenor  since  Mario,  was  born  at  Warsaw.  January  14,  1852. 
He  was  taught  singing  by  his  mother,  and  at  the  age  of  twelve  sang  solos  in  the  Cathedral  there.  He  afterward 
studied  under  Craffei,  Cotogui  and  Sbriglia,  made  his  debut  as  a  baritone  singer,  under  the  name  of  "  De  Reschi," 
as  Alfonso  in  "  Favorita,"  at  Venice  in  January,  1S74,  and  afterward  sang  in  London  and  elsewhere,  taking  his  own 
name  October  31,  1876,  at  the  Theatre  des  Italiens,  Paris.  He  made  his  tenor  debut  at  Madrid  in  1S79,  as  Robert 
{Roberto  il  Diavolo)  with  great  success,  and  has  ever  since  stood  at  the  head  of  living  tenors,  singing  in  London 
priucipally,  but  also  iu  Continental  Europe  and  America, 


EMMA  EAMES. 

Born  of  American  parents,  in  Shanghai,  China.  Miss  Emma  Eames  spent  her  childhood  in  Boston.  Mass.,  where 
she  studied  music  and  sang  in  church  and  in  concerts.  Shethen  went  to  Paris  to  studj-  and  made  her  operatic  debut 
at  the  Paris  Grand  Opera,  March  13,  1SS9.  as  "  Juliette,"  with  the  brothers  De  Reszke.  She  sang  there  two  years, 
then  went  to  Convent  Garden,  London,  under  Sir  Augustus  Harris.  In  the  winter  of  1891-1892  and  again  in  1S93- 
1S94  she  has  sung  in  America  with  Messrs.  Abbey  &  Grau;aud  in  the  winter  of  1S92-1S93  she  sang  at  the  TeatroReale, 
in  Madrid.  Among  her  famous  roles  are  "Juliette,"  Marguerite  in  "Faust,"  Elsa  in  "Lohengrin,"  Desdeiiiona  in 
"  Othello,"  the  Countess  in  "  Le  Nozze  di  Figaro."     In  private  life  she  is  the  wife  of  Mr.  Julian  Stor\',  the  artist. 


EDOUARD  De  RESZKE. 

Edouard  De  Reszke,  whose  superior  as  a  bass  singer  and  actor  has  not  been  seen  ou  the  lyric  stage  iu  our  time, 
was  born  in  Warsaw.  December  25,  1S55.  He  was  taught  singing  by  his  brother  Jeau,  aud  afterward  studied  under 
Craffei  aud  Coletli.and  made  his  debut  at  the  Theatre  des  I talieus.  Paris.  April  22.  1S76.  as  the  King  in  "  Aida,"  achiev- 
ing instant  success.  After  two  seasons  there  he  sang  at  Turin.  Milan,  and  other  Italian  cities,  he  made  his  London 
debut  April  13.  iSSo,  as  ■"Indra."  at  the  Royal  Italian  Opera,  remaining  there  four  seasons  and  then  returning  to 
Paris.  His  career  has  been  a  continuous  triumph  and  he  is  famous  iu  nil  the  great  cities  of  Europe  and  America,  as 
the  ideal  representative  of  tlie  basso  roles  of  grand  opera. 


CHRISTINE  NILSSON. 

No  sweeter  voice  has  been  heard  on  the  operatic  stage  of  our  time,  than  that  of  Christine  Nilssou.  She  was  born 
at  Stockholm,  Sweden.  August  3.  1843,  and  made  her  debut  at  the  Theatre  Lyrique,  Paris,  October  27,  1S64.  as  Violetta 
in  "  La  Traviata."  In  her  second  part  of  Astrafiammante.  the  Queen  of  Night  in  ^rozart's  "  Magic  Flute,"  she  made 
a  brilliant  hit.  following  with  other  great  successes  in  '"  Martha."  Marguerite  in  "  Faust  "  and  Ophelia  in  "  Hamlet." 
by  Ambroise  Thomas,  which  latter  part  she  created.  Her  Loudon  debut  was  as  Violetta,  and  she  also  appeared  as 
Donna  Elvira  in  "  Don  Giovanni."  as  I.ucia.  as  Cherubino  in  "  Le  Nozze  di  Figaro,"  and  later  she  visited  America. 
She  is  married  to  Count  de  Miranda,  a  Spanish  nobleman,  and  has  retired  from  the  stage. 


CLARA  LOUISE  KELLOGG. 

One  of  the  most  famous  vocalists  that  have  been  contributed  to  the  lyric  stage  by  the  United  States,  is  Miss 
*Clara  Louise  Kellogg.  She  was  boru  at  SumpterviUe.  S.  C,  but  iu  1S56  removed  to  New  York,  aud  it  was  there  that 
she  received  her  entire  musical  education.  She  made  her  debut  in  1S61  at  the  Academy  of  Music,  New  York,  as  Gilda 
in  "  Rigoletto."  November  2,  1S67,  she  made  her  London  debut  at  Her  Majesty's  Theatre  as  Margherita,  and  sang 
there  in  the  following  season.  From  1S68  to  1S72  she  toured  the  United  States,  reappeared  iu  Loudon  at  Drury  Lane 
May  II,  1S72,  then  returned  to  the  Uuited  States,  sang  iu  Italian  opera,  organized  her  Euglish  opera  company  which 
continued  for  several  years,  and  more  lately  has  appeared  principally  at  concerts. 


MME.  LILLI  LEHHANN. 

The  great  German  prima  donna.  I-illi  Lehmann-Kalisch,  was  born  iu  Wurzbnrg,  Bavaria,  her  mother  being 
Maria  Loewe-Lehraann,  a  famous  dramatic  singer,  from  whom  she  received  her  first  instruction.  She  made  her 
debut  at  Prague,  in  September,  iS66,  then  went  to  the  opera  house  at  Dantzic.  next  to  the  opera  house  at  Leipsic.  and 
then  became  leading  lady  artiste  at  the  Royal  Court  Theatre,  Berlin.  In  the  t'uited  States  she  is  a  special  favorite, 
her  best  renditions  including  Bmuhilde,  Fidelio.  Norma,  Carmen,  Donna  Anna  in  "  Don  Juan."  Isolde  and  the  Queen 
in  "  Huguenots."  She  is  a  great  actress  as  well  as  a  great  singer,  and  her  voice  is  phenomenal  in  range,  besides  being 
excellent  in  quality.     She  is  the  wife  of  Paul  Kalisch.  also  a  favorite  singer. 


HARIO    ANCONA. 

The  recent  American  season  of  Abbey  &  Grau's  Opera  Cuinpany  introduced  to  American  opera-goers  many 
new  celebrities,  among  whom  Mario  Ancona,  a  baritone  singer  of  prominence  in  Europe,  is  one  of  the  most  notable. 
Signor  Ancona  was  born  in  Italy  in  1863,  and  he  began  his  operatic  career  in  1S90  at  Trieste  in  '*Roi  de  Lahore."  He 
created  the  part  of  Alfio  in  "  Cavalleria  Rusticana,"  when  that  opera  was  first  produced  in  Italy,  and  from  his  first 
debut  has  held  a  high  place  among  the  great  dramatic  baritones,  becoming  a  member  of  the  Royal  Italian  Opera 
Company  in  London,  and  then  coming  to  the  United  States,  where  his  success  was  marked.  Among  the  more 
notable  roles  in  which  he  was  seen  here  were  Valentine  in  "  Faust "  and  Escamillo  in  "  Carmen." 


MATILDA     BAUERHEISTER. 

Madame  Bauernieister  is  a  dramatic  soprano  who  is  well  known  to  the  opera-goers  of  America,  as  she  has 
been  connected  with  the  principal  opera  organizations  that  have  visited  the  United  States  dnring  the  past  ten 
years.  She  is  of  German  birth,  and  after  a  thorough  musical  training  made  her  London  debut  under  the  manage- 
ment of  Colonel  Mapleson.  With  him  she  came  to  the  United  States  in  1SS4  and  1SS5,  and  afterward  was  with 
other  companies  here.  During  the  recent  opera  season  she  has  been  one  of  the  most  valued  members  of  Abbey 
&  Grau's  company,  and  has  been  heard  in  nearly  all  the  operas  of  their  extensive  repertoire,  singing  Maria  in 
"Faust,"  Frasquita  in   '  Carmen."  Anna  in  "  L'Africaine,"  Marcelina  in  "  L,e  Nozze  di  Figaro."  etc. 


FRANCO   NOVARA. 

Oue  of  the  greatest  operatic  bassos  of  our  age  is  Franco  Novara.  He  was  born  iu  the  cathedral  city  of  Salisbury, 
Wiltshire,  Euglaud,  and  after  studies  in  London  he  spent  several  years  under  celebrated  Italian  masters,  and  made 
his  debut  as  primo  basso  assoUito  in  the  carnival  season  of  1875-1S76  at  Reggio  nell'  Emilia,  Italy,  as  Mephistopheles 
in  Gounod's  "  Faust."  Under  leading  inipresarii  of  Italy.  Loadon  and  the  I'nited  States,  he  has  been  seen  iu  a 
repertoire  of  fifty-seven  different  operas,  his  more  famous  roles  including  Mephistopheles  in  both  Boito's  and 
Gounod's  operas.  Marcel  in  '•  Les  Huguenots."  Beltrarae  in  "  Roberto  il  Diavolo."  Don  Basilio  in  '  II  Barbiere."  the 
title  roles  in  "Attila  "  and  "  Moses  iu  Egypt,"  Laugraf  in  "Tannhanser"  and  Dalandia  Wagner's  "Flyiug  Dutchman." 


MME.  TREBELLI. 

No  more  finished  artist  iu  contralto  and  mezzo-soprano  roles  has  been  seen  in  recent  times  than  Mme.  Trebelli. 
She  was  born  in  Paris  in  183S,  her  real  name  being  Zelia  Gilleben.  She  was  taught  singing  by  Herr  Wartelaud 
made  her  debut  at  Madrid  in  1S59  as  Rosiua  in  "  II  Barbiere  di  Siviglia  "  to  the  Almaviva  of  the  great  Mario.  Her 
stage  name  was  taken  from  a  backward  spelling  of  her  real  one.  She  made  great  success  in  Germany,  then  in  Paris 
and  London,  at  Her  Majesty's.  May  q,  1S62.  as  Orsini  in  "  Lncrezia."  and  remained  a  leading  favorite  until  her  death, 
August  18.  1S92.  In  1S63  she  married  Sig.  Bettiui,  but  they  separated  later.  She  appeared  several  seasons  iu  America 
and  was  greatly  admired  here. 


EMMA   THURSBY. 

Miss  Emma  Thursbj',  whose  voice,  a  pure  soprano  of  remarkable  compass,  has  won  her  international  fame, 
was  born  in  Brooklyn,  N.  Y.  She  was  first  instructed  in  music  by  Julius  Meyer  and  Achille  Erani  in  New  York,  then 
in  Milan,  under  Lamperti  and  San  Giovanni,  and  finally  in  America  under  Madame  Kudersdorff.  In  1875  she  saug 
on  a  tour  through  the  United  States  and  Canada,  made  her  Loudon  debut  May  22,  1S7S,  in  tlie  Philarmonic  concert, 
then  sung  at  the  Crystal  Palace  and  the  Popular  Concerts,  and  later  saug  in  Paris,  the  French  provinces,  Germany, 
Austria,  Holland,  Belgium,  Spain,  Norway.  Denmark,  etc.,  returning  in  1S82  to  the  United  States,  where  she  is  a 
great  popular  favorite  and  has  been  heard  in  concert  in  all  the  principal  citi'  s 


QUILIA  RAVOQLI. 

Oneof  the  most  gifted  aud  admired  of  the  prime  donue  of  the  operatic  stage,  is  M'lle.  Guilia  Ravogli.  She  was 
born  in  Rome,  of  a  patrician  family,  and  received  her  education  at  the  convent  of  the  Sisters  of  St.  Joseph,  in  that 
city.  She  studied  music  and  singing  under  Mme.  Abbadia  and  made  her  debut  at  the  Royal  Theatre,  Malta,  when 
fifteen  years  old.  Afterward  as  prima  donna  soprano,  she  sang  at  Florence,  Naples,  Milan.  Turin,  Barcelona.  Seville, 
Copenhagen,  Berlin.  Breslau  and  London,  and  followed  her  European  successes  by  others  in  the  United  States.  She 
is  famous  in  a  versatile  repertoire,  including  Orfeo.  Lohengrin,  Aida.  La  Gioconda  and  Carmen.  She  gained  special 
favor  with  American  audiences,  and  in  Europe  is  recognized  as  one  of  the  greatest  dramatic  sopranos. 


EDWARD     LLOYD. 

with  a  pure  tenor  voice  of  the  most  excellent  quality  and  training.  Edward  I^loyd  has  gained  international 
reputation  as  a  singer  in  concert  and  oratorio.  He  was  horn  in  England.  March  7.  1S45.  his  father  being  Richard 
Lloyd,  chorister  and  afterward  assistant  lay  vicar  of  Westminster  Abbey  and  assistant  vicar-choral  of  St.  Paul's 
Cathedral.  Edward  Lloyd  received  his  early  musical  education  in  the  choir  of  Westminster  Abbey,  was  appointed 
tenor  singer  in  the  chapel  of  Trinity  College,  Cambridge,  in  1S66.  and  afterward  in  the  Chapel  Royal.  Loudon.  His 
great  success  in  Bach's  St.  Matthew  Passion  Music  at  the  Gloucester  Festival  in  1S81.  established  his  foremost  rep- 
utation.   His  first  American  appearance  was  at  the  Cincinnati  Festival,  18S8.  and  he  has  made  •:veral  visits  since. 


EMMA    NEVADA. 

Mme.  Nevada  takes  her  nom  du  theatre  from  her  native  state,  she  having  been  born  Emma  Wixom,  at  Austin, 
Nevada.  She  studied  at  Paris  under  Mme.  Marchesi,  and  made  her  operatic  debut  at  Her  Majesty's  Theatre, 
London.  May  17,  iSSo,  as  Amina  in  "  La  Sonnambula."  She  afterward  sang  in  Italy  and  on  May  17,  1SS3.  appeared 
as  Mysole  in  "  La  Perle  de  Bresil,"  by  Felicien  David,  and  afterward  as  Mignon.  She  sang  at  the  Norwich  Festival 
in  1SS4,  making  a  special  success  in  ;Mackenzie's  "  Rose  of  Sharon."  and  in  1S85  made  a  concert  tour  of  America. 
She  has  since  been  a  leading  favorite,  here  and  in  Europe,  both  in  concert  and  opera.  She  was  married,  October  i, 
1885,  at  Paris,  to  Dr.  Raymond  Palmer. 


WILLIAH    CANDIDUS. 

This  famous  tenor  is  an  American,  born  in  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  July  23,  1S40.  He  first  studied  with  Professor 
Erani,  of  New  York,  then  with  Konopazek  at  Berlin,  Germany,  and  Professor  Rhonchettt  di  Montiviti,  in  Milan, 
Italy.  He  made  his  debut  at  Weimar  in  the  title  role  of  Stradella,  later  singing  in  the  Royal  Opera  House,  Munich, 
and  the  grand  opera  houses  of  Berlin,  Hanover  and  Hamburg.  Three  successful  seasons  at  the  Royal  Italian 
Opera,  London,  followed,  then  ten  years  at  Frankfort,  although  during  that  period  were  two  .seasons  in  the  United 
States  in  the  American  Opera  Co.  Mr.  Candidus  has  a  repertoire  of  forty-five  operas,  including  "  William  Tell," 
"Traviata,"  "Lohengrin,"    "  L'Africaine,"   "  .Aida."    "Faust,"    "Lakme.' "  M,-istersinger,"  etc. 


MINNIE    HAUK. 

Our  own  America  has  furnished  the  operatic  stage  with  many  of  its  brightest  ornaments,  among  whom  none 
are  more  gifted  than  Mme.  Minnie  Hank.  She  was  born  November  i6.  1S52.  in  New  York,  of  German  parents. 
After  singing  in  concert  she  went  to  Europe  to  study,  and  made  her  operatic  debut  in  Vienna,  as  Violetta  in 
"La  Traviata."  After  continental  success  she  made  her  Loudon  debut  as  Ajnina  in  "  La  Sounambula,"  and  later 
came  to  the  United  States,  where  she  is  specially  famous.  Among  her  notable  roles  are  Mignon.  Marion,  Zerlina, 
and  Katherina  in  Goetz's  '  Taming  of  the  Shrew,"  which  she  created;  and  in  "Lohengrin"  she  has  met  special 
favor,  although  it  is  as  "  Carmen  "  that  she  is  most  famous.     She  is  the  wife  of  Chevalier  Hesse  von  Wartegg. 


DURWARD    LELY. 

Durward  Lely  is  a  native  of  Arbroath,  Forfarshire,  Scotland,  his  real  name  being  Durward  Lyall.  After  local 
success  in  concert  he  studied  in  Italy  under  Lamperti  and  other  Italian  masters  and  made  his  debut  as  an  operatic 
tenor  at  Rimini,  Italy,  as  Manrico  in  "  II  Trovatore.  ■  He  afterwards  sung  at  Her  Majesty's  Theatre,  Drury  Lane 
Theatre  ani  Covent  Garden  in  London,  then  was  engaged  by  D'Oyly  Carte  and  was  the  original  Nanki  Poo  in 
"The  Mikado  '  at  the  Savoy  Theatre,  London.  In  Italian  operas  his  specially  famous  roles  are  Don  Jose  in 
"Carmen."  Faust,  and  Don  Ctesar  di  Bazau  in  "  Maritana."  He  has  also  met  great  favor  in  concert,  and  supported 
Adelini  Patti  on  her  recent  American  tour.     The  portrait  shows  him  in  the  ch:iracter  of  Don  Jose. 


OLIMPIA    GUERCIA. 

Mile.  Olirapia  Guercia  is  a  child  of  the  lyric  stage  as  well  as  one  of  its  ornaments.  She  was  born  at  Naples, 
Italy,  her  father,  Cavalier  Alfonso  Guercia,  being  director  of  singing  at  the  Conseri-atory  of  Music  there,  and  under 
his  instruction  she  was  perfected  in  her  art.  Her  operatic  debut  was  made  at  the  Covent  Garden  Theatre,  London, 
as  Annetta  in  Der  Freyschutz."  She  has  been  heard  with  great  favor  through  England,  Russia,  Spain,  Italy, 
Austria,  South  America  and  France  in  the  contralto  roles  in  "Carmen,"  "Aida,"  "Lohengrin,"  "Mignon." 
Mefistofele,"  and  other  operas,  and  more  recently  in  the  United  States  with  Messrs.  Abbey  &  Grau.  Among 
other  marks  of  favor  Mile.  Guercia  has  received  the  Order  di  Bolivar  of  South  .America. 


MME.     KATE    ROLLA. 

Born  in  Wheeling,  W.  Va.,  Miss  Kate  Wheate  grew  up  with  musical  tastes  and  a  charming  voice  which  she 
cultivated  under  the  great  Mnie.  Marchesi  in  Paris.  Under  the  name  of  Kate  Rolla  she  made  her  debut  at  Milan. 
Italy,  as  Linda  in  Donizetti's  opera  of  "  Linda  di  Chamouni."  She  sang  at  all  the  great  theatres  of  Italy,  then  at 
St.  Petersburg  and  Moscow  in  Russia,  then  in  Berlin,  tlien  in  London  with  Mapleson  and  Sir  Augustus  Harris,  and 
with  Abbey  &  Grau  at  the  Metropolitan  Opera  House  in  New  York.  Among  her  more  notable  roles  are  Aida, 
Marguerite  in  "Faust,"  Carmen  and  Giaconda.  She  has  sung  extensively  in  concerts  in  Paris,  and  through 
England,  Scotland,  Ireland  and  the  United  States,  as  well  as  in  opera. 


riLLE.    EMMA    CALVE. 

The  triumphs  of  the  dramatic  prima  donna,  Mile.  Emma  Calve,  in  the  recent  opera  season  in  this  country, 
assure  her  a  firm  position  among  the  favorites  of  lyric  art  in  America.  She  is  of  French  birth,  her  mother  being  a 
Parisian  and  her  father  a  Spaniard,  and  she  was  educated  in  a  convent.  After  her  father's  death  she  determined 
on  a  musical  career,  and  in  1SS2  she  made  her  debut  at  the  Theatre  de  la  Monnaie,  in  Brussels,  in  Massenet's 
"Herodiade."  She  is  noted  for  her  great  dramatic  ability  as  -well  as  for  her  charming  and  thoroughly  trained 
voice,  and  especially  excels  in  "  Carmen  "  and  as  Santuzza  in  ''Cavalleria  Rusticana."  She  is  a  leading  favorite 
in  Paris  and  London  and  has  shone  as  one  of  the  briglitest  stars  in    Messrs.    Abbey   &    Grau's   bright  galaxy. 


JEAN    LASSALLE. 

The  great  French  baritone,  Jean  Lassalle,  is  a  Breton  by  birth,  and  in  his  early  youth  studied  painting  in  the 
Paris  Acadeniie  de  Beaux  Arts.  Fond  of  music  and  developing  a  grand  voice  he  studied  at  the  Paris  Conser\'atoire, 
and  made  his  first  appearance  at  the  Grand  Opera  when  but  nineteen  years  old.  For  fifteen  years  he  has  sung  lead- 
ing baritone  parts  at  the  Paris  Opera  in  all  the  great  operas,  including  "  Hamlet,"  "  Les  Huguenots,"  "  William 
Tell,"  "  L'Africaine,"  "Aida."  "Don  Juan,"  etc. ,  and  has  created  the  leading  baritone  roles  in  "  Polyeucte,'' in 
Gounod's  "  Tribu  de  Zamora,"  in  "  Francois  de  Rimini."  by  Ambroise  Thomas,  in  Saint-Saens' "  Ascanio,"  etc. 
M.  Lassalle  has  been  frequently  heard  in  London,  and  has  also  sang  for  two  seasons  in  the  United  States. 


MME.    LILLIAN    NORDICA. 

Mine.  Xordica  was  born  »t  Faninugtou,  Maine,  her  real  name  being  Lillian  Norton.  She  received  her  early 
musical  instruction  under  Professor  John  O'Neill,  of  Boston,  and  afterward  nnder  San  Giovanni  at  Milan,  Italy,  and 
Tnade  her  operatic  debut  in  "La  Traviata  "  at  Breschia,  Italy,  then  appeared  in  London,  1S83,  with  Col.  Mapleson's 
company,  then  at  the  Grand  Opera  House  in  Paris,  and  at  St.  Petersburg-.  Russia,  and  later  appeared  at  Covent  Gar- 
den, London,  underrtir  Augtistus  Harris.  She  has  a  repertoire  of  forty  operas,  and  Marguerite  in  "  Faust,"  Elsa  in 
"Lohengrin."  the  title  role  in  "Aida.*  Zelika  in  "  I/Africaine."  and  Valentine  in  "  I.es  Huguenots."  are  among 
her  best  characters.    She  has  been  engaged  by  Frau  Cosima  Wagner  to  sing  in  the  Bayreuth  Festival  of  1894. 


POL.    PLANCON, 

Among  the  great  singers  introduced  to  the  American  public  for  the  first  time  during  the  recent  opera  season 
by  Messrs.  Abbey  fi  Grau,  none  has  made  a  more  marked  success  than  M.  Pol.  Plancon,  the  great  French  basso. 
He  was  born  at  Ardennes,  France,  received  his  musical  traing  under  Professor  Sbriglia,  and  made  his  debut  at 
Lyons,  France,  as  St.  Bris  in  "  Les  Huguenots."  He  was  then  for  ten  years  at  the  Grand  Opera  at  Paris,  making 
his  debut  there  as  Mephisto  in  Gounod's  "  Faust,"  which  he  has  played  over  one  hundred  times,  and  afterward 
appeared  three  seasons  in  London.  He  has  been  heard  in  all  the  great  basso  roles  and  is  an  artist  of  the  greatest 
distinction,  and  his  American  success  has  been  worthy  of  his  European  reputation. 


nrXE.    SOFIA    SCALCHI. 

In  the  contralto  and  mezzo-soprano  roles  of  grand  opera  no  artist  has  met  greater  favor  in  America  than 
Mme.  Scalchi.  She  was  born  in  Torino,  Italy,  received  her  professional  training  in  Bologna  under  Mme.  Bocca- 
badati  Francalucci  and  made  her  debut  in  Mantora  as  Ulrica  in  "  Un  Ballo  iu  Maschera."  Afterward,  under  Gye 
in  London  and  iu  the  Imperial  Opera  at  St.  Petersburg;  she  gained  fame  in  leading  contralto  roles  of  an  extensive 
repertoire,  among  which  she  is  especially  famous  as  Arsace  in  "  Semiramide,"  as  Orfeo  in  the  opera  of  that  name, 
as  Fides  iu  X,e  Prophete,  Siebel  iu  "  Faust."  Romeo  iu  "  Capulet  e  Montecchi,"  etc.  She  first  came  to  America  with 
Mapleson.     The  portrait  shows  her  in  the  role  of  Orfeo. 


FRANCESCO    V  ION  AS. 

Signer  Vignas,  the  young  tenor  iiilroUucftl  lur  tlK-  first  tin:c  tu  the  American  public  during  the  recent  opera 
season  1)\  Messrs.  Abbey  &  Gran,  was  born  in  Barcelona,  Spain.  He  studieil  there  at  the  Conservatory  Liceo,  and 
made  his  debut  in  the  Grand  Theatre  in  the  .same  city,  singing  in  "  Lohengrin  "*  and  "MefistoTele  "  with  such  suc- 
cess that  he  was  engaged  at  once  for  La  Scala,  Milan,  sung  afterward  at  Genoa.  Palermo  and  Naples  and  then  was 
for  two  seasons  at  Covenl  Garden,  London.  He  is  specially  famons  as  Lohengrin,  although  his  repertory  also 
includes  "  Mefistofele."  "  Romeo  e  Giuletta,"  "  Cavalleria  Rusticana,"  "  Aniico  Fritz,"  "Simon  BoscaneTa," 
"Aida,"  "Carmen."  "  Tannhanser."  and  "  Profeta  \'tIalo. 


MME.   5IQRID    ARNOLDSON. 

Born,  like  those  two  other  "Swedish  uig-htiugales."  Jeuny  Liud  and  Christine  Kilsson.  in  Stockholm.  Mme. 
Sigrid  Aruoldsou  received  her  first  traiuing^  in  operatic  singing  under  Mme.  Desiree  Artot  de  Padilla.  and  was  per- 
fected in  her  art  by  the  late  Maurice  Strakosch.  who  was  also  Adeliua  Patti's  teacher  iu  singing.  She  made  her 
debut  iu  Moscow,  Russia,  iu  "  II  Barbiere  di  Siviglia,"  then  sang  for  four  seasons  at  the  Opera  Comique  in  Paris,  five 
seasons  at  Covent  Garden.  London,  and  at  all  the  principal  theatres  of  continental  Europe,  and  recently  under  Abbey 
&  Gran  in  the  United  States.  She  has  an  extensive  repertoire,  and  is  especially  famous  in  "  Mignou."  "Lakme." 
"Carmen,"  etc.    In  private  life  she  is  the  wife  of  Alfred  Fischof. 


FERNANDO    De    LUCIA. 

Tlie  recent  opera  season  under  AblKv  ^i,  Crau's  managenieiit  introduced,  for  the  first  time  to  American 
audiences,  several  fine  artists,  among  them  the  lenor  Fernando  De  Lucia.  He  was  born  at  Naples,  studied  at  the 
Royal  Conservatory  of  Music  there,  was  graduated  I'rofessor  of  Double  Bass,  then  took  service  as  a  bandist  in  the 
Italian  army  and  played  the  big  drum.  Afterward  he  studied  singing,  made  his  debut  as  Kaust.  in  Gounod's  opera, 
at  the  Theatre  San  Carlo,  Naple.s,  and  afterward  sang  in  Bologna,  Florence,  Rome,  London.  Madrid,  and  in  South 
America.  The  more  notable  operas  in  his  repertory  are  "Gioconda,"  "  Cavalleria  Rusticana,''  "  I  Pagliacci," 
**  Carmen,  '  and  "  La  Favorita."     He  is  a  finished  artist  with  a  voice  of  excellent  qualitv. 


EMMA    ABBOTT. 

Eiiniia  Abbott  was  born  in  Chicago  in  !&5o,  but  her  family  moved  to  Peoria,  111.,  and  there  her  childhood  was 
spent.  She  sang  in  the  Jewish  synagogue  there  when  sixteen  years  of  age.  She  sang  in  concerts  through  the 
We.st,  and  later  went  to  New  York,  studied  under  Erani.  then  went  to  Europe,  studied  under  San  Giovanni  at 
Milan,  and  Delle  Sadie  and  Wartel,  Paris.  She  made  a  brilliant  debut  at  the  French  capital,  then  appeared  in 
London  with  Mapleson,  singing  in  "  La  Fille  dn  Regiment "  and  other  operas,  remained  in  Europe  until  1S78,  then 
retnrned  to  the  United  States,  married  Eugene  Wetherell  and  organized  the  Emma  Abbott  English  Opera  Com- 
pany.    Mr.  Wetherell,  who  had  managed  the  Company,  died  in   1SS8,  and  Emma  Abbott-Wetherell  died  in  iSgi. 


MAX    ALVARY. 

The  great  tenor  of  German  opera.  Max  Alvary.  is  known  in  America  as  well  as  in  Europe  as  a  leading  repre- 
sentative of  the  \\'agnerian  repertory.  He  is  a  native  of  Dusseldorf,  his  real  name  being  Max  Achenbach.  He 
received  instruction  in  singing  from  Professor  Francesco  Lamperti,  of  Milan,  and  later  from  Julius  Stockhausen  of 
Frankfurt.  Herr  Alvary  first  began  professionally  as  a  concert  singer,  later  making  his  operatic  debut  at  Weimar 
as  Stradella.  and  later  singing  in  New  York  at  the  Metropolitan  Opera  House  ;  in  London,  under  Sir  Augustus 
Harris  ;  at  Hamburg,  the  Court  Theatre  at  Munich  and  elsewhere,  and  in  the  Wagner  festivals  at  Bayreuth.  He  is 
specially  famous  as  Lohengrin,  as  Siegfried  in  "  Die  Walknre."  and  in  all  the  tenor  roles  of  Wagner's  operas. 


EHHA    ALBANI. 

Madame  Einma  Albani  was  born  at  Chambly,  Canada  bt-r  family  name  being  La  Jennesse.  She  went  tc 
school  at  Montreal,  and  in  1S64  the  family  moved  to  Albany.  N.  Y..  and  it  was  from  this  fact  that  she  chose 
"  Albani  "  for  a  stage  name.  She  studied  in  Paris  and  Milan,  made  her  operatic  debut  as  Aniina  in  "  La  Sonnaui- 
bula  "  at  Messina,  and  in  1S71  appeared  in  the  same  role  in  London,  and  made  her  American  debut  at  New  York  in 
1S74.  She  has  sung  all  the  great  soprano  roles  of  Italian  opera  :  also  in  French  as  Marguerite.  Mignon  and  Opheli? 
but  is  specially  famed  as  Elsa  in  "Lohengrin."  Elizabeth  in  '"  Tannhauser."  and  Senla  in  "  The  Flvin"  Dutch- 
man."   In  private  life  she  is  the  wife  of  Ernest  Gye,  the  English  impresario. 


SIQ.    BRIQNOLI. 

A)though  he  died  about  ten  years  ago  the  name  of  Sig.  Brigiioli  is  still  intimately  associated  with  the  history 
of  grand  opera  in  the  United  Stales,  he  having  been  the  favorite  tenor  of  this  country  for  thirty  years.  He  was  a 
pupil  of  Joseph  Pasquale  Goldberg  of  Paris,  and  he  made  his  first  appearance  in  America  in  February,  1855,  at  the 
Academy  of  Music.  New  York,  under  the  management  of  the  violinist,  Ole  Bull.  He  was  wnder  the  management 
of  Maurice  and  Max  Strakosch  from  1S58  to  1864.  then  went  to  the  Theatre  des  Italiens.  Paris.  He  supported 
Nilsson  in  1S70  and  1S71  when  she  fir.st  appeared  in  the  United  States  and  also  in  1S75  and  1876,  and  was  with  Maple- 
son  in  the  United  States  in  1S79.    He  died  in  1SS4. 


EUGENIE    PAPPENHEIM. 

Born  in  Vienna,  Mile.  Pappenheim  studied  singing  there  under  Professor  Lauffer  and  Mme.  Marchesi,  and 
studied  oratorio  singing  witli  Mnie.  Rudersdorff.  She  made  her  operatic  debut  when  she  was  seventeen  years  old, 
at  Linz,  as  Valentine  in  '•  Les  Huguenots,"  then  sang  at  the  opera  houses  of  Mannheim,  Hamburg,  Berlin.  Frank- 
fort-on-Main,  then  sang  in  German  opera  in  America  under  Narendorff,  Marelzek,  and  others,  then  in  Italian  opera 
in  America.  England  and  European  cities  with  great  success,  under  Mapleson  and  other  impresarii.  in  leading 
soprano  roles.  Later  she  made  great  success  in  concert  ^nd  oratorio.  Her  repertory  embraced  all  schools,  the 
old  and  new  Italian,  German  and   French.    Since  iSSS  she  has  been  engaged  teaching  the  vocal  art  in  New  York. 


ITALO    CAMPANINI. 

No  artist  of  the  Italian  opera  stage  is  mort.-  popular  in  the  United  States  than  Italo  Campanini.  He  wa--  Ixirn 
in  Padua  June  29,  1S46,  received  instruction  at  the  Conservatory  there  and  later  iVom  Laniperti  of  Milan.  His  first 
great  success  as  an  operatic  tenor  was  made  at  Bologna  in  1^71,  on  the  original  production  in  Italy  of  "  Lohengrin." 
He  made  his  London  debut  at  Drury  Lan>^  as  Gennaro  in  "Lucrezia  Borgia."  snng  at  that  theatre  until  iSSj.  and 
then  until  1SS7  at  Her  Majesty's.  He  sang  also  at  St.  Petersburg  and  Moscow,  was  with  Mapleson  on  his  annual 
visits  to  .\merica  from  1S7S  to  iSSs.  and  since  1SS7  has  speut  most  of  his  time  in  the  United  Slates  and  is  now  retired 
from  public  life. 


LOUISE    DOTTl. 

All  American  sougstress  who  has  built  up  an  international  reputation  as  a  dramatic  soprano  of  the  highest 
rank  is  Mine.  Louise  Dotti  I  family  name  Doty),  who  is  a  native  of  Rochester.  Mass.  At  an  early  age  her  voice 
attracted  attention  and  she  was  placed  under  the  instruction  of  Lyman  Wheeler  of  Boston,  and  subsequently  she 
^vent  to  Milan,  where  she  studied  for  over  three  years  under  San  Giovanni.  She  made  great  success  in  opera  in 
s-outhern  Italv  and  later  in  New  York.  Boston.  Chicago  and  all  the  great  American  cities  and  in  London,  her  notable 
roles  including  Elsa.  Aida.  Gilda,  Leonora  in  -  II  Trovatore,"  Marguerite,  etc.  During  the  past  few  years  Mme. 
DoUi's  successes  have  been  principally  in  oratorio  and  concert  in  England,  where  she  is  a  great  favorite. 


nr\E.   ALWINA    VALLERIA. 

This  distinguished  operatic  soprano  was  born  at  Baltimore,  Md..  her  family  name  being  Schwening.  She 
studied  music  at  the  Royal  Academy  of  Music,  London,  intending  to  become  a  professional  pianist,  but  Sir  Julius 
Benedict,  recognizing  her  great  vocal  gifts,  introduced  her  to  Signor  Luigi  Arditi.  Under  that  great  master  she 
studied,  and  made  her  debut  at  St.  Petersburg  in  '*  Linda  di  Chamouuix";  afterward  at  La  Scala,  Milan  ;  Trieste; 
Covent  Garden,  London,  under  Gye  ;  Her  Majesty's  and  Drury  Lane  under  Mapleson  ;  and  in  the  United  States 
under  Mapleson  and  Abbey  ;  then  with  Carl  Rosa  in  England  she  won  fame  and  favor.  In  Xew  York,  in  iSSi,  she 
sang  the  role  of  Marguerite  in  Berlioz's  "  Faust,"  Boito's  "Mefistofele."  and  Gounod's  "Faust"  within  one  week. 


ETELKA    QERSTER-QARDINI. 

Among  the  greater  prime  donne  of  grand  opera  none  is  more  popular  than  Mme.  Etelka  Gerster-Gardim. 
She  was  born  at  Kaschaii,  Hungary,  received  instruction  from  Mnie.  Marchesi  at  Vienna,  and  made  her  debut  at 
Venice,  with  great  success,  as  Ophelia.  January  S.  1S76.  Later  she  appeared  at  Genoa  and  Marseilles,  and  in 
March,  1S77,  at  Kroll's  Theatre,  Berlin,  in  Italian  opera,  under  direction  of  Signor  Pietro  Gardiui,  whom  she  mar- 
ried in  the  foUowingMay.  June  23.  1S77,  she  appeared  at  Her  Majesty's,  London,  as  Amina  in  *' Don  Gio\-amii.'" 
and  was  at  the  same  theatre  for  four  seasons.  She  first  appeared  in  America  in  137S.  and  has  made  several  tours  of 
this  country  in  grand  opera  and  concert,  always  meeting  the  greatest  approval  of  American  audiences  and  critics. 


SIG.    FOLI. 

Allan  Jamc;  Foley,  mu'iicalh*  known  as  Signer  Folj,  was  born  ;it  C.ihir,  County  Tipperary,  Ireland.  When 
yet  a  youth  he  came  to  the  United  Stales,  and  lived  in  Hartford,  Conn.,  for  some  time.  His  grand  voice  made  him 
a  favorite  in  church  choirs  and  concerts  there  ;  then  he  went  to  Naples  and  studied  under  the  elder  Bisaccia.  In 
December,  i86j.  he  made  his  debut  at  Catania.  Italy,  in  Rossini's  "  Otello."  He  has  sung  with  the  greatest  success 
in  opera  in  Italy.  France.  England  and  the  United  States,  his  repertoire  including  over  sixty  operas.  He  is  specially 
famous  in  "The  Flying  Dutchman  "  and  ■■  Robert  le  Uiable."  He  now  livts  in  London,  and  brings  principally  in- 
oratorio  and  concert.     As  a  basso  profundo  he  has  no  superior,  if,  indeed,  he  has  an  equal. 


AMALIE    MATERNA. 

The  great  prima  donna  of  Gennan  opera,  Amalie  Materna,  was  born  at  St.  Georgen,  Styria.  She  made  her 
first  appearance  on  the  stage  at  the  Thalia  Theatre,  Gratz,  about  1864.  Soon  afterward  she  married  Karl  Friedrich, 
a  popular  German  actor,  and  with  him  was  engaged  at  the  suburban  Karls  Theatre,  Vienna,  where  she  sang  for 
some  time  in  operetta.  Her  ability  attracted  attention  and  secured  her  entrance  to  the  Imperial  Opera  House  at 
Vienna,  where  she  made  her  debut  in  1S69  as  Selika  in  '•  L'.^fricaine,"  meeting  with  an  instant  success.  She  gained 
a  world-wide  reputation  at  the  Wagner  Festival,  Bayreuth,  in  1876,  where  she  appeared  as  Bnmnhild  in  the  Niebe- 
lungen  Trilogy.    Throughout  Europe  and  the  United  States  she  has  been  received  with  great  favor. 


ANNIE    LOUISE    GARY. 

One  of  the  most  famous  distinctively  American  songstresses  is  Annie  Louise  Gary,  ■who  was  born  at  Wayne, 
Kennebec  county,  Maine,  where  her  father  was  a  physician.  She  took  lessons  in  singing  from  Lyman  \V.  Wheeler 
of  Boston,  sang  in  churches  and  concerts  there,  and  then  studied  at  Milan  under  Corsi.  She  made  her  debut  in 
Italian  opera  at  Copenhagen,  but  then  went  to  Baden-Baden  and  studied  under  Mme.  Viardot-Garcia.  She  sang  at 
Hamburg,  then  was  under  Max  Strakosch  in  Stockholm,  London  and  the  United  States,  Singing  the  principal  con- 
tralto and  mezzo-soprano  roles  of  grand  opera.  She  appeared  in  London  and  the  United  States  under  Mapleson  in 
1879  and  1880,  and  since  then  in  opera  and  concert  in  Europe  and  America.     She  marrie'i  C.  !M.  Raymond  in  18S2. 


ADELINA    PATTI. 

Adelina  Maria  Clorinda  Patti,  the  great  prima  donua,  the  daughter  of  Italian  singers,  was  born  at  Madrid, 
Spain,  but  came  with  her  parents,  when  an  infant,  to  the  United  States.  She  developed  great  musical  talent  and  a 
phenomenal  voice,  and  at  the  age  of  sixteen  appeared  in  opera  in  New  York.  In  i860  she  appeared  at  the  Royal 
Italian  Opera,  London,  in  "  La  Sonnambula,"  and  at  once  was  recognized  as  one  of  the  greatest  dramatic  vocalists 
that  has  ever  appeared.  Her  artistic  career  has  been  full  of  great  triumphs  wherever  operatic  music  is  admired,  and 
she  has  fully  maintained  her  position  as  a  queen  of  song.  Lately  she  has  been  singing  in  concert,  her  most  recent 
tour  of  the  United  States  ending  in  March.  i8g4.    In  private  life  she  is  the  wifeof  Signor  Ernesto  Nicolini. 


ERNESTO    NICOLINI. 

Ernest  Nicholas,  now  kuowu  to  the  musical  world  as  Signor  Nicolini,  was  born  February  23.  1S34.  at  Dinard, 
Brittany,  where  his  father  was  au  iuu-keeptr.  He  was  for  a  short  time  a  pupil  at  the  Paris  Conservatoire  ;  and  from 
1855  to  1S59  was  engaged  at  the  Opera  Comique.  He  theu  weut  to  Italy,  singing  in  the  opera  houses  at  Milan, 
Floreuce,  Turiu.aud  other  cities.  His  first  appearance  in  London  was  iu  a  concert  given  by  Mnie.  I^ucca.  In  1S71 
he  appeared  in  I,oudou  under  Mapleson's  management,  making  marked  success  as  Faust,  Raoul  and  in  other  roles, 
then  was  engaged  at  Covent  Garden  for  several  years,  appeared  in  the  United  States  with  Mapleson,  and  later  ia 
concerts  with  Mme.  Patti.  whom  he  married  in  1SS5. 


ALMA    FOHSTROM. 

From  Sweden  have  come  many  prime  donne  who  have  charmed  by  the  purity  and  sweetness  of  their  voices 
and  the  finished  art  they  V)ring  to  the  interpretation  of  the  principal  roles  of  grand  opera.  A  special  favorite  among- 
these  is  Mile.  Alma  Fohstrom,  who  was  introduced  to  the  British  and  American  public  by  Colonel  Mapleson, 
making  her  English  debut  at  Covent  Garden,  London,  in  1885,  as  Lucia  in 'Xucia  di  Lammermoor."  Later,  in  the 
same  year,  she  was  heard  in  opera  in  the  United  .States  as  Lucia,  as  Zerlina  in  "  Fra  Diavolo. "  Filina  in  "  Mignon," 
and  in  the  principal  roles  of  "  Maritana."  "  La  Sonnambula,"  and  other  operas,  and  has  gained  an  excellent  reputa- 
tion both  in  Europe  and  America,  not  only  in  opera  but  also  as  a  concert  soloist  of  marked  ability. 


ANTONIO    QALASSI. 

Signor  Antonio  Galassi,  one  of  the  most  admired  bantone  singers  of  the  age,  was  born  at  Loreto,  Italy.  He 
studied  there  under  Signor  Benedetto  Taddei,  and  afterward  completed  his  studies  under  Siguor  Fraucesco  Lam- 
perti,  of  Milan.  He  made  his  debut  at  I,odi  in  Bellini's  opera.  "  La  Strauiera,"  and  he  afterward  appeared  under  the 
management  of  most  of  the  impresarii  ol  Italy,  then  in  England  and  America  with  Colonel  J.  H.  Mapleson.  then 
with  Henry  Abbey,  and  more  recently  under  Marcus  Mayer's  management  with  Mme.  Patti,  in  concert.  His  voice 
is  of  excellent  quality  and  perfect  training.  He  has  sung  in  ?ixty-two  operas,  some  of  the  more  notable  being 
"Rigoletto,"   "  L'Africaine,"    "  Aida."    "Utello,"  and  "  William  Tell.  '      He  is  a  great  favorite  in  the  United  States. 


HARIE    ROZE. 

One  of  the  most  famous  among  the  operatic  prime  donne  of  our  day  is  Madame  Marie  Roze.  She  was  bom 
in  Paris,  France,  March  2.  1S50,  her  father  being  M.  Roze  de  la  Haye.  a  prominent  lawyer.  She  entered  the  Imperial 
Conservatoire,  Paris,  as  the  pupil  of  Auber,  the  composer,  in  whose  opera  of  Fra  Diavolo  she  made  her  debut  at  the 
Grand  Opera.  She  has  ever  since  been  noted  as  one  of  the  greatest  dramatic  vocalists  of  the  world.  Bizet  wrote 
"  Carmen,"  Flotow  wrote  "  L'Ombre,"  and  Auber  his  last  work,  "  Le  Premier  Jour  de  Bonheur,"  to  be  created  by 
Marie  Roze.  She  has  won  highest  rank  in  all  the  great  European  capitals  and  also  throughout  the  United  States. 
The  above  portrait  represents  her  in  "  Carmen,"  in  which  she  is  specially  famous. 


LUIQI  ARDITI. 

Signer  Arditi  was  born  at  Crescentino  iu  Piedmont,  July  i6,  1S25,  studied  at  the  Consen-atory,  Milan,  and  beg^an 
as  a  violin  player  in  1S40.  Ht-  produced  an  overture  iu  the  Caruival  of  1S41,  then  produced  his  first  opera.  "I  liri- 
ganti,"  and  iu  1S46  became  director  of  opera  at  Vercelli.  He  then  went  to  Havana,  from  whence  he  made  frequent 
visits  to  New  York.  Boston  and  Philadelphia,  aud  he  conducted  opera  at  the  opeuing  of  tlie  New  York  Academy  of 
Music  in  1S56.  He  then  went  to  Constantiuople.  then  bee  me  musical  director  of  Her  Majesty's  Theatre,  London, 
in  185S.  He  was  conductor  of  all  of  Maplesou's  seasons  in  England  and  America,  and  more  lately  of  the  Patti  concerts 
in  both  countries.     He  is  famous  as  a  composer  as  well  as  a  conductor. 


MARCELLA    SEMBRICH. 

Oneof  the  most  famous  of  the  prime  doiine  of  this  generation  i- Mmc.  Marcella  Sembrich.  She  was  born  at 
Lemberg,  in  Gallicia,  iu  February,  1858.  Her  father,  who  was  a  musician,  taught  her  when  a  child  to  play  the  violin 
and  piano,  and  as  a  child  she  played  solos  in  public.  She  entered  the  Conservatory  at  Leraberg  under  direction  of 
Professor  Wilhelm  Stengel,  and  then  went  to  Vienna  for  further  musical  study.  .She  was  sixteen  before  her  vocal 
gifts  were  discovered.  Then  she  went  to  study  with  Lamperti  at  Milan,  and  made  a  brilliant  debut  in  1877  at  the 
Royal  Theatre.  Athens,  as  Lucia.  The  same  year  she  married  Professor  Stengel,  her  former  instructor.  She 
first  came  to  the  United  States  in  1S33,  under  Henry  Abbey's  management. 


MYRON    W.    WHITNEY. 

One  of  the  most  famous  and  popular  of  American  vocalists  is  Myron  W.  Whitney,  who  has  no  superior  in  this 
country  as  a  bass  singer.  He  was  born  at  Ashbnry,  Massachusetts.  When  he  was  sixteen  years  old  his  parents 
removed  to  Boston  and  after  six  years  of  tuition  there  under  E.  H-  Frost,  Mr.  Whitney  sang  in  Handel's  "  Messiah  '* 
at  Tremont  Temple,  and  at  once  established  himself  as  a  favorite.  He  sang  in  concert  about  ten  years  and  then 
went  to  Florence,  where  he  studied  under  I.uigi  Vanuccini,  then  went  to  London  and  perfected  himself  in  oratorio 
singing  under  Randegger.  He  made  a  great  reputation  by  his  singing  in  "  EHjah  "  at  the  Birmingham  festival, 
but  since  iS76has  remained  in  this  country,  making  for  himself  wide  popularity  in  opera,  oratorio  and  concert. 


MARIE    LITTA. 

One  of  the  most  promising  Operatic  careers  was  cut  short  when  IMarie  Ivitta  died.  Her  real  name  was  Marie 
vou  Ellsner,  and  she  was  the  daughter  of  a  poor  luusiciaii.  When  only  ten  years  old  her  voice  attracted  such  atten- 
tion that  it  led  to  her  being  sent  to  Paris,  where  she  studied  first  under  Mine.  Viardot  and  later  under  LaGrange. 
Her  debut  was  made  May  20,  1S70.  at  Drury  Lane  Theatre,  London,  as  Isabella  in  "  Robert  le  Diable,"  to  the  Alice 
of  Mme.  Nilsson.  In  1S7S  she  came  back  to  America  with  Ma.v  Strakosch,  with  whom  she  played  Lucia,  and  other 
prima  donna  roles  with  marked  success,  and  later  sang  in  concert,  but  contracted  an  illness  in  1SS3,  and  went  to 
her  home  at  Bloomington,  III.,  where  she  died. 


THEODORE    THOMAS. 

This  great  orchestral  leader  and  musical  dirtctor  was  liorn  at  Hsens,  in  Hanover,  October  ii,  1835,  removing 
to  the  United  States  in  1845.  His  father  was  a  violinist  and  from  him  Theodore  received  his  musical  instruction. 
When  quite  a  young  man  he  appeared  as  a  solo  violinist  and  also  played  first  violin  under  Arditi  iu  the  engage- 
ments of  Jenny  Lind,  Sonlag,  Grisi.  Mario,  etc.,  and  acted  part  of  the  time  as  conductor.  He  became  a  conductor 
of  symphony  concerts  ;  then  in  1S7S  director  of  the  College  of  Music.  Cincinnati,  then  conductor  of  the  New  York 
Philharmonic  Society.  His  orchestras,  first  in  New  York  and  later  in  Chicago,  became  world-famous.  He  was  also 
director  of  the  American  Opera  Co.  for  several  seasons,  and  musical  director  cf  the  World's  Columbian  E.xposition. 


EnriA  JUCH. 

Majesty's  Theatre,  as   Fihna  .n    ■■>-g"--^     ■      •  t L  Magt  Klute  "  Martha  in  "  Martha,"  Marguerite  in  "Faust." 
Violettain   "  Traviata,"  the  Q;;«\°  ,!^  f    "^^.^^'i,  p'^r^.o  "'e  <:•    Then  she  sang  in  Wagnerian  roles  as  Elsa, 

Seitni:vTh::;LfTTors%nr,rrt\hrhrror'h°ro.nopera^^ 


WALTER    DAMROSCH. 

Although  a  young  man  Walter  Damrosch  has  taken  a  leading  place  among  American  musical  directors.  His 
father,  Dr.  Leopold  Damrosch.  was  director  of  the  New  York  Oratorio  Society  from  its  organization,  in  1873.  and  the 
New  YorkSymphony  Society,  from  its  formation  in  iSyS,  until  his  death  in  1SS5.  Just  before  his  death.  Dr.  Damrosch 
had  been  directing  the  German  opera  at  the  Metropolitan  Opera  House.  His  son  Walter  succeeded  him  as  director 
of  the  Oratorio  and  Symphony  Societies,  and  became  assistant  director  of  the  opera.  Walter  Damrosch  was  born  in 
1832.  received  a  thorough  musical  instruction  from  his  father,  and  since  1SS5  has  held  high  rank  among  the  great 
musicians  of  the  United  States.    He  married  Margaret  Blaine,  a  daughter  of  the  late  statesman,  James  G.  Blaine. 


HELENE    HASTREITER. 

One  of  the  most  successful  operatic  artists  of  American  birth  is  Mme.  Helene  Hastreiter.  who  was  born  in 
I,ouisviIle.  Ky..  November  14,1858.  She  had  the  benefit  of  instruction  from  various  masters,  including  the  famous 
Laraperti.  of  Milan,  and  she  made  her  debut  in  Italy,  singling  in  Milan.  Florence,  Trieste.  Rome,  etc.  She  then 
returned  to  the  United  States  and  sung  with  great  success  in  concert  and  oratorio.  Then,  when  the  American 
Opera  Company  was  organized,  she  was  engaged  as  one  of  the  dramatic  soprani.  In  iSSS.  she  went  to  England  and 
sang  in  concerts  under  Mapleson's  management,  and  later  was  heard  at  the  principal  musical  centers  in  opera. 
Her  voice  is  mezzo  in  quality,  but  has  remarkable  compass.     She  is  the  wife  of  Dr.  Burgunzio.  an  Italian  physician. 


EniL    FISCHER. 

To  the  numerous  votaries  of  the  Wagnerian  opera  in  this  country  the  name  of  Eniil  Fischer  represents  the 
ideal  of  such  roles  as  that  of  Wotau  in  "  Die  Walkure  "  and  Hans  Sachs  in  "  Meistersinger."  Herr  Fischer  was  a 
favorite  in  Europe  before  he  came  to  this  country  in  iS8S,  and  at  New  York  was  welcomed  as  the  leading  basso  of  a 
company  that  included  LiHi  Lelimauu  and  Max  Alvary.  He  was  again  seen  during  the  season  of  I'^go-iSqi  at  the 
New  York  IMetropolitan  Opera  House,  when  nineteen  of  the  principal  German  operas  were  produced  in  sixty-seven 
performances  Herr  Fischer  is  a  dramatic  basso  with  a  voice  of  excellent  quality  and  a  most  artistic  conception  both 
of  the  musical  and  dramatic  requirements  of  the  Wagner  operas. 


QUISEPPE    DEL    PUENTE. 


or  the  operatic  barito.es  that  have  heco.ue  pop.iar  ,„  the  ^ "^^^^  ^^^l^^^^^^^:^  °^ ^^^^^ 
deserved  reputation  than  Signer  Del  Puente.     After  a  tranung  as  a  s.nger  n,  Ita  y,  he  '-^e  h  s  cle„  l. 

,873.  as  Conte  Rodolfo  in  "  La  Sonnambula.-  under  Cor  Mapleson  s  manag^Mn.     U   -     -^e^  '  ^^^.J^.^ 

sarto  that  he  was  first  heard  in  this  country,  as  Escam.Uo  .n  -C^""-;     "  r;;;^;;';^  "  1  Le'scaut  in  -  Manon,"  the 

hisfpenx  much  of  his  time  in  this  country  and  is  a  special  favorite  with  Amer.can  aud.ences. 


LUIGI    RAVELLI. 

Oneof  the  three  or  four  greatest  operatic  tenors  of  the  age  is  Luigi  Ravelli.  whose  voice,  sweet  and  powerful, 
is  especially  eflective  in  the  upper  register.  He  had  sung  with  some  success  in  the  opera  houses  of  Southern  Europe, 
previous  to  his  appearance  in  London  in  1S79.  In  iSSo  he  made  his  American  debut  in  New  York  as  Edgardo  iu 
"  Lucia,"  and  afterward  was  a  member  of  Mapleson's  company  each  season  until  1SS8.  Among  his  more  notable 
roles  in  this  country  were  those  of  Don  Jose  in  "Carmen,"  Don  Caesar  de  Bazau  in  "Maritana,"  and  Fra  Diavolo. 
He  has  also  played,  in  London,  Don  Otto  in  "Don  Giovanni,"  Faust,  and  the  Flying  Dutchman;  his  later  appearances 
having  been  in  London  under  Sir  Augustus  Harris'  management. 


HARIE    VAN    ZANDT. 

Miss  Van  Zandt,  who  is  one  of  the  most  gifted  of  the  great  vocalists  given  by  the  United  States  to  the 
operatic  stage,  is  a  product  of  the  Texas  prairies,  having  been  born  in  tile  Lone  Star  State  in  iS6i.  Her  lather  was 
a  ranch  owner  there,  but  suffered  from  the  ruin  caused  by  the  war.  When  Marie's  gilts  of  voice  were  discovered, 
she  went  to  study  in  the  East,  and  afterward  with  Laniperti  in  Milan.  She  made  a  tour  of  Northern  Europe,  where 
she  gained  a  great  reputation,  then  appeared  at  the  Opera  Coniique,  in  Paris,  where  she  met  with  great  success  in 
"  Mignon  "  and  other  roles,  afterward  appearing  in  London,  in  1S77,  under  Colonel  Mapleson.  and  since  then  in  all 
the  musical  centers  of  Europe  and  America  with  marked  success. 


FRANZ     REMMERTZ. 

German  music  and  musicians  have  had  much  to  do  with  musical  development  in  the  United  States,  and  many 
of  our  most  famous  vocalists  are  of  German  V>irth,  One  of  the  most  gifted  and  popular  is  Franz  Remmertz,  of  New 
York.  He  was  born  at  Dusseldorf  in  1S45  and  wa,s  being  educated  as  an  architect,  but  his  voice  attracting  attention, 
he  studied  at  Munich  and  there  made  his  debut  as  an  operatic  basso.  In  1869  he  came  to  New  York,  and  has  since 
been  prominent  there  and  elsewhere  through  the  country  as  a  singer  in  concert  and  German  opera.  He  has  been 
principal  bass  soloist  also  at  most  of  the  nation al.S^ngerfests  and  at  great  musical  festivals,  his  excellent  voice  and 
trained  art  giving  him  a  prominent  place  among  the  leading  singers  of  this  country. 


MME.    FURSCH=nADI. 

Mme.  Fiirsch-Madi  has  an  international  reputation  as  one  of  the  greatest  of  operatic  prime  donne.  She  had 
been  a  favorite  in  London  and  through  Kurope  for  several  seasons  before  coming  to  this  country  with  Maplesou's 
company,  in  1SS2.  Here  she  became  a  great  favorite  in  "  Lucrezia^'  "  L' Africaine,"  "  II  Trovatore,"  and  as  Donna 
Anna  in  "  Don  Giovanni."  She  has  been  back  to  the  United  States  several  times  since,  and  confirmed  her  high 
reputation  in  these  visits.  She  has  sung  for  several  seasons  past  at  the  Royal  Italian  Opera.  London,  adding  Ortrud 
in  "  Lohengrin,"  and  other  great  roles  to  her  repertoire,  and  also  meeting  with  success  as  a  concert  and  oratorio 
soloist  of  the  first  rank,  in  the  concerts  of  the  London  PhilharmonicSociety  and  other  leading  musical  organizations. 


MLLE.   NIKITA. 

One  of  the  youngest  and  most  promising  of  operatic  prime  donne  is  Miss  Nicholson,  known  to  the  operatic 
world  as  "  Mile.  Nikita."  She  is  an  American,  was  born  in  1S72.  and  as  a  child  attracted  attention  by  her  vocal 
gifts,  making  her  first  public  appearance  at  Washington,  D.  C.  Afterward  she  appeared  in  numerous  concerts 
through  New  England,  where  she  was  billed  as  "■  The  Miniature  Patti."  Then  she  went  to  Europe  and  studied 
under  Maurice  .Strakosch,  then  made  her  debut  at  Her  Majesty's  Theatre  in  I^ondon,  with  later  appearances  in 
Paris,  St.  Petersburg,  and  various  other  cities  in  Europe  and  America.  She  has  appeared  with  great  success  both 
in  grand  opera  and  as  a  concert  soloist,  and  has  become  popular  on  both  sides  of  the  Atlantic. 


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